Trump Assails Democratic Opposition to Pompeo Nomination

U.S. President Donald Trump assailed opposition Democrats Monday as "obstructionists" who appear set to vote against CIA director Mike Pompeo as Trump's pick to become secretary of state. Pompeo's nomination faces significant opposition on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where Republicans hold an 11-10 majority over Democrats. A vote is set for later in the day. But all 10 Democrats and Republican Sen. Rand Paul have announced they oppose making Pompeo the...

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