(WASHINGTON) — The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead America's premier spy agency and his second nominee to win Senate approval.

A former federal prosecutor and Texas Republican, Ratcliffe gained prominence as a congressman as a staunch defender of Trump.

By a 74-25 vote, lawmakers approve a former director of national intelligence accused of politicizing intelligence assessments.

Roman Chop/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images, FILE Once Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022, CIA intelligence sharing, in particular targeting information, became crucial ...

The partnership, according to officials who spoke to ABC News, has been essential to Ukraine defending itself as Russia ...

Ratcliffe, the former director of national intelligence in the final months of Trump’s first term, drew controversy over perceived politicization of intelligence assessments.