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Why a Senate committee is questioning Pompeo

Season 2020

Under scrutiny from lawmakers, Pompeo dismisses concerns about politics, morale

On Thursday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to respond to concerns about the status of the State Department. Lawmakers have questioned widespread department vacancies and whether career diplomats are being sidelined, as well as the dismissal of an inspector general and Pompeo’s own conduct. Nick Schifrin joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.

AIR DATE 7/30/20

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