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President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at Trump's private Mar-a-Lago club, Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

The Latest: AP source: Pompeo, Kim discussed held Americans

Associated Press

In this April 12, 2018, photo, Secretary of State-designate Mike Pompeo speaks during the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on his confirmation on Capitol Hill in Washington. Pompeo, is facing so much opposition from Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee the panel could be forced to take the unusual step of sending the nominee to the full Senate without a favorable recommendation. He’s still expected to have enough votes in the full Senate to replace Rex Tillerson, who was fired by Trump. But his confirmation may come down to a handful of senators.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Senate panel divided over Pompeo for secretary of state

By LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

Sen. Angus King, Maine independent. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Angus King still unsure whether he’ll support Mike Pompeo as secretary of state

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

In this April 12, 2018, photo, Secretary of State-designate Mike Pompeo speaks during the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on his confirmation on Capitol Hill in Washington. Pompeo, is facing so much opposition from Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee the panel could be forced to take the unusual step of sending the nominee to the full Senate without a favorable recommendation. He’s still expected to have enough votes in the full Senate to replace Rex Tillerson, who was fired by Trump. But his confirmation may come down to a handful of senators.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Pompeo nomination hits turbulence ahead of Senate vote

By LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., listens as Congressional Budget Office Director Keith Hall testifies at a Senate Budget Committee oversight hearing, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

Tim Kaine unsure if he’ll support Mike Pompeo for secretary of state

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

CIA Director Mike Pompeo, picked to be the next secretary of state, listens during his introductions before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during a confirmation hearing on his nomination to be Secretary of State, Thursday, April 12, 2018 on Capitol Hill in Washington. Pompeo's remarks will be the first chance for lawmakers and the public to hear directly from the former Kansas congressman about his approach to diplomacy and the role of the State Department, should he be confirmed to lead it. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Chairman Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., Ranking Member Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., The Senate Foreign Relations Committee holds Pompeo's confirmation hearing Thursday.

Mike Pompeo says he talked with Mueller probe

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore waits for the beginning of the ceremony for the Crystal Awards on the eve of annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. The award celebrates the achievements of leading artists who are bridge-builders and role models for all leaders of society. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Al Gore calls on Senate to reject Mike Pompeo because he ‘denies’ climate change

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., answers questions during an interview at The Associated Press bureau in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

Tom Cotton: Mike Pompeo should receive enough votes to be confirmed

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

In this April 9, 2018, photo, Secretary of State nominee Mike Pompeo leaves a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington. Outgoing CIA Director Pompeo will tell senators weighing his confirmation as secretary of state that years of soft U.S. policy toward Russia are “now over.” That’s according to excerpts of his opening statement obtained by The Associated Press ahead of his Senate hearing on April 12. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

The Latest: Pompeo says humans ‘likely’ nudge climate change

Associated Press

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 is prepared for take-off from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). U.S. Navy photo.

CIA chief confirms U.S. strike killed ‘hundreds’ of Russian mercenaries in Syria

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

In this April 9, 2018, photo, Secretary of State nominee Mike Pompeo leaves a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington. Outgoing CIA Director Pompeo will tell senators weighing his confirmation as secretary of state that years of soft U.S. policy toward Russia are “now over.” That’s according to excerpts of his opening statement obtained by The Associated Press ahead of his Senate hearing on April 12. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Pompeo defends Trump on Russia, won’t talk about Mueller

By JOSH LEDERMAN and MATTHEW LEE - Associated Press

CIA Director Mike Pompeo speaks during the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) National Security Summit in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. Pompeo says the U.S. is going to do everything it can to bring the Taliban to the negotiating table in Afghanistan. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Mike Pompeo, Trump secretary of state pick, promises senators seat at table

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump's nominee to be the next Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, center, stands in an elevator after a meeting with Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, on Capitol Hill, Monday, April 9, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

MIke Pompeo confirmation hearing for secretary of state set for Thursday

By David R. Sands - The Washington Times

CIA Chief Mike Pompeo went to Turkey to discuss security issues on his first overseas trip in his new role (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, file)

Mike Pompeo to take tough tack with Erdogan as Turkey relations erode

By Guy Taylor and Dan Boylan - The Washington Times

John Bolton, President Trump's incoming National Security adviser, also served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. (Associated Press/File)

John Bolton, Mike Pompeo must put Ukraine corruption on front burner

By L. Todd Wood

Illustration on advice for reforming the State Department by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Some advice for Mike Pompeo

By Gary Anderson

This is Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, file photo of CIA Director Michael Pompeo, as he testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Mike Pompeo’s Jesus-loving reputation brings strength

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks during a press conference with Sen. Chris Coons in Amman, Jordan, Monday, Feb. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Raad Adayleh) ** FILE **

Lindsey Graham says Mike Pompeo, Gina Haspel will be confirmed despite Rand Paul opposition

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, speaks about immigration and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

Angus King: Mike Pompeo will need to face the full Senate for secretary of state post

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

This is Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, file photo of CIA Director Michael Pompeo, as he testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Tillerson’s dismissal may hasten demise of Iran nuclear deal

By MATTHEW LEE - Associated Press