The full Senate is still expected to consider Pompeo’s nomination later this week. But progressive groups are pounding senators’ offices in opposition to Pompeo’s hawkish foreign policy views and negative comments about gay marriage and Muslims. The senator “is reviewing his record before making a final decision.”In the committee, the opposition has been building ahead of Monday’s session. “However, I remain concerned that Director Pompeo will not challenge the President in critical moments. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., who has been among Pompeo’s most vocal champions in the Senate, lambasted his colleagues ahead of voting.

Source: National Post April 23, 2018 05:03 UTC