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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/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Even from afar, McCain raises his voice against torture

By LISA MASCARO and 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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Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., left, and Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., listen to Gina Haspel, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Central Intelligence Agency, during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Haspel, a 61-year-old career undercover spy, is a 33-year veteran at the agency in foreign and domestic assignments, and if confirmed, would be the CIA's first female director. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Manchin backs Haspel for CIA, boosts confirmation prospects

By Stephen Dinan - 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)

CIA nominee says torture doesn’t work as interrogation tool

By DEB RIECHMANN and KEVIN FREKING - Associated Press

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., answers questions during an interview at The Associated Press bureau in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

Tom Cotton: Democratic objection to Gina Haspel is about Donald Trump

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/Alex Brandon)

The Latest: McCain: Senate should reject Haspel’s nomination

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CIA nominee Gina Haspel speaks with Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., before being sworn in during a confirmation hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Washington. Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., is seated right. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Democrats press Gina Haspel to explain how she would deal with Donald Trump on issues of torture

By Dan Boylan - The Washington Times

CIA nominee Gina Haspel is sworn in 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 says she never saw controversial tapes she deleted

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

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

Gina Haspel says she won’t allow CIA to do interrogations

By Dan Boylan - The Washington Times

Senate Armed Services Chairman John McCain, R-Ariz., pauses before speaking to reporters during a meeting of the National Defense Authorization Act conferees, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

John McCain opposes Gina Haspel nomination for CIA director

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

"Given the CIA's refusal to make your record public, I am very limited in what I can say, and I think you know I like you personally very much. This is probably the most difficult hearing in my more than two decades I have ever sat in," said Sen. Dianne Feinstein, California Democrat, (right), to nominee Gina Haspel.
questions Gina Haspel, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Central Intelligence Agency, as she testifies at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) (Associated Press)

Gina Haspel grilled by Democrats in hearing

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

CIA Director nominee Gina Haspel leaves the office of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., following a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, May 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

The Latest: Haspel says CIA won’t resume harsh interrogation

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U.S. Senator Dick Durbin speaks during a interview with the Associated Press in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, April 7, 2018. Durbin, a Democrat from Illinios, said that he urged Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to uphold democratic processes ahead of Venezuela’s upcoming presidential election. He also said his trip included a visit with U.S. citizen Joshua Holt, who has been jailed in Caracas for nearly two years on what the U.S. considers trumped-up weapons charges. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

Senate Dems call CIA’s push for Haspel nomination ‘an A to Z coverup’

By Dan Boylan - The Washington Times

CIA Director nominee Gina Haspel walks to meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, May 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Donald Trump praises Gina Haspel, CIA director nominee, for being ‘tough on terror’

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

CIA Director nominee Gina Haspel leaves the office of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., following a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, May 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Haspel says CIA won’t resume harsh interrogation

By DEB RIECHMANN - Associated Press

CIA Director nominee Gina Haspel, waves as she arrives for her meeting with Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, May 7, 2018. Walking with her is White House legislative affairs director Marc Short, left. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trump on his CIA choice: ‘Too tough on terror’ for the Dems?

By DEB RIECHMANN - Associated Press

In this May 2, 2018, photo, CIA Director-nominee Gina Haspel attends the ceremonial swearing in for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the State Department in Washington. Haspel is telling senators that she would stand firm against restarting the spy agency’s brutal interrogation program of terrorist suspects. Two administration officials said May 4 that Haspel is saying that if confirmed, she would be against resurrecting the program even though Trump has supported waterboarding and worse.(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

The Latest: Sanders: Haspel offered withdrawal to shield CIA

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CIA Director nominee Gina Haspel, waves as she arrives for her meeting with Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, May 7, 2018. Walking with her is White House legislative affairs director Marc Short, left. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Gina Haspel, Trump’s CIA pick, lobbies on Capitol Hill before confirmation hearing

By Dan Boylan - The Washington Times

CIA Director nominee Gina Haspel, right, arrives for her meeting with Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, May 7, 2018. Walking with her is White House legislative affairs director Marc Short. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

White House says Haspel fully committed to confirmation for CIA director

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

This March 21, 2017, photo provided by the CIA, shows CIA Deputy Director Gina Haspel. (CIA via AP) ** FILE **

Donald Trump accuses Democrats of opposing Gina Haspel due to her ‘tough on terror’ record

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times