CIA nominee Gina Haspel testifies during a confirmation hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Capitol Hill, on Wednesday in Washington. When asked if she agrees with the president's assertion that torture works, Ms Haspel said: "I don't believe that torture works.'' Ms Haspel, vying to become the first female CIA director, faces what will likely be a close confirmation vote in the full Senate. "I believe Gina Haspel is a patriot who loves our country and has devoted her professional life to its service and defence. The CIA director position opened up after Mike Pompeo was named secretary of state.

Source: Bangkok Post May 10, 2018 09:11 UTC