This morning, Varney [Fox Bus] spent quite a bit of time covering Senators Menendez and Blumenthal

regarding how they are opposed to Pompeo as SOS and are being very LOUD about it.

Here are two articles regarding their rationale for being opposed to Pompeo.

Senate panel divided over Pompeo for secretary of state

www.foxnews.com/us/2018/04/18/senate-panel-divided-over-pompeo-for-secretary-state.html

1. On Wednesday, the committee's ranking Democrat, Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey, became

the latest to announce his opposition, raising concern that Pompeo failed, in their private

conversation, to disclose his recent trip to North Korea to meet with President Kim Jong Un.

1. "I don't expect diplomacy to be negotiated out in the open but I do expect for someone who is

the nominee to be secretary of state, when he speaks with committee leadership and is asked

specific questions about North Korea, to share some insights about such a visit," Menendez said

in a talk at a Washington policy think tank.

1. Pompeo is still expected to have enough votes in the full Senate to replace Rex Tillerson, who was

fired by Trump. But as support peels away, his confirmation may come down to a handful of senators.

The backlash ahead of the committee's vote is a rare rebuke for such a high-profile Cabinet pick.

AND

Blumenthal Opposes Pompeo’s Nomination for Secretary of State, Citing His Stance on ‘Reproductive Rights’

freebeacon.com/politics/blumenthal-opposes-pompeos-nomination-for-secretary-of-state-citing-his-stance-on-reproductive-rights/

1. Blumenthal told "Morning Joe" he believed Pompeo's confirmation vote would likely go to the floor with an unfavorable

vote from the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

1. "I will oppose that nomination," he said on MSNBC. "I believe that Director Pompeo has shown a disdain for diplomacy,

putting military action at a higher priority. He has devalued religious tolerance and women's reproductive rights and

health care, not only in this country but around the world. I think he sets a poor example in terms of American values."

CALIFORNIA REVOLT: Governor Says Troops WON’T ENFORCE ‘Border Laws’

www.hannity.com/media-room/california-revolt-governor-says-troops-wont-enforce-border-laws/

“California National Guard service members shall not engage in any direct law enforcement role nor enforce immigration laws,

arrest people for immigration law violations, guard people taken into custody for alleged immigration violations, or support

immigration law enforcement activities,” it added. “California National Guard service members shall not participate in the

construction of any new border barrier,”

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Meanwhile, from the WH

"We’re committed to securing our borders to reduce crime, illegal drugs, human trafficking."

President Donald J. Trump Visits Joint Interagency Task Force South

www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-visits-joint-interagency-task-force-south/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wh