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New Hampshire’s senators split on support for CIA nominee

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Baldwin votes against CIA nominee Haspel; Johnson supports

By SCOTT BAUER - Associated Press

Sen. Mark Warner, Virginia Democrat, backs CIA nominee Gina Haspel. Mr. Warner is the ranking Democrat on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and he said he would support her despite doubts among some lawmakers about Ms. Haspel's record. (Associated Press)

Gina Haspel, CIA pick, easily clears intel committee

By Stephen Dinan and Dan Boylan - The Washington Times

In this May 9, 2018 photo, CIA nominee Gina Haspel testifies during a confirmation hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington. In a letter Tuesday to the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, Haspel says she would “refuse to undertake any proposed activity that is contrary to my moral and ethical values.” (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

GOP pushes for speedy confirmation vote for CIA nominee

By DEB RIECHMANN - Associated Press

In this May 9, 2018 photo, CIA nominee Gina Haspel testifies during a confirmation hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington. In a letter Tuesday to the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, Haspel says she would “refuse to undertake any proposed activity that is contrary to my moral and ethical values.” (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

The Latest: Arizona’s Flake opposes Haspel for CIA chief

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Heitkamp says she’ll back Haspel for CIA

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Sen. Mark Warner, Virginia Democrat, backs CIA nominee Gina Haspel. Mr. Warner is the ranking Democrat on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and he said he would support her despite doubts among some lawmakers about Ms. Haspel's record. (Associated Press)

Mark Warner voices support for Gina Haspel nomination to CIA

By Dan Boylan - The Washington Times

Illustration on accusations against Gina Haspel by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Gina Haspel’s terrible thought crime

By Allan H. Ryskind

In this May 9, 2018 photo, CIA nominee Gina Haspel testifies during a confirmation hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington. In a letter Tuesday to the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, Haspel says she would “refuse to undertake any proposed activity that is contrary to my moral and ethical values.” (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

CIA nominee toughens interrogation stance, picks up support

By LISA MASCARO and DEB RIECHMANN - Associated Press

In this May 9, 2018 photo, CIA nominee Gina Haspel testifies during a confirmation hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington. In a letter Tuesday to the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, Haspel says she would “refuse to undertake any proposed activity that is contrary to my moral and ethical values.” (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Gina Haspel admits regretting CIA’s post-9/11 interrogation techniques

By Dan Boylan - The Washington Times

In this May 9, 2018 photo, CIA nominee Gina Haspel testifies during a confirmation hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington. In a letter Tuesday to the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, Haspel says she would “refuse to undertake any proposed activity that is contrary to my moral and ethical values.” (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

The Latest: Top Senate intel Dem says he supports Haspel

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Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican, said he disagrees with a 2015 ruling by Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh that the federal government's metadata collection was "entirely consistent" with the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches. (Associated Press/File)

Rand Paul pressured by GOP to confirm Gina Haspel for CIA head

By Dan Boylan - The Washington Times

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., listens as Congressional Budget Office Director Keith Hall testifies at a Senate Budget Committee oversight hearing, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

Tim Kaine to oppose Gina Haspel nomination

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

CIA nominee Gina Haspel testifies during a confirmation hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Gina Haspel, Trump CIA nominee, ‘shrouded in scandal,’ says Russian press

By Dan Boylan - The Washington Times

In this Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, file photo, ranking member Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., speaks during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on North Korea on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ** FILE **

Ben Cardin still undecided on Gina Haspel vote

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

Sen. Paul says he’s a ‘no’ vote against CIA nominee

By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press

In this Feb. 27, 2017, file photo, former Vice President Dick Cheney speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition annual leadership meeting in Las Vegas. Cheney says the Senate should not only confirm CIA nominee Gina Haspel, but should restart the spy agency's harsh detention and interrogation practices used on terror suspects after 9/11. Cheney told Fox Business on Thursday that if it were his call, he would have the program active and ready to be employed if needed. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Cheney: US should restart harsh interrogations, back Haspel

By DEB RIECHMANN - Associated Press

CIA nominee Gina Haspel testifies during a confirmation hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

The Latest: Feinstein’s a ‘no’ against CIA nominee

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CIA nominee Gina Haspel testifies during a confirmation hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

No assurances Haspel has the Senate votes to be confirmed as CIA director

By Dan Boylan - The Washington Times

U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-SD, speaks about the importance of this years' mid-term federal election for the GOP, during a media sit-down in Ridgeland, Miss., Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Thune was joined by Mississippi's Republican U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, in addressing questions. Thune was in Mississippi participating in fundraising events for the Republican Party. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

John Thune ‘uncomfortable’ with any form of torture

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times