CBS NewsIntelligence Committee approves Gina Haspel's nomination as CIA director, moves to full Senate voteCBS NewsLast Updated May 16, 2018 9:38 AM EDT. Gina Haspel, nominee to become the CIA's first female director, has been approved by the Senate intelligence Committee to be the next CIA director after telling Congress that the agency shouldn't have used harsh ...Morning Bits: Haspel shows more contrition, likely will be confirmedWashington Postall 95 news articles »