John Cornyn Takes Himself Out of Running to Lead the FBI
Photo Senator John Cornyn, Republican of Texas, on Capitol Hill last month. Credit Doug Mills/The New York Times WASHINGTON — Senator John Cornyn, Republican of Texas, lacking support from Senate Democrats and possibly several Republicans, on Tuesday took himself out of consideration to be the next director of the F.B.I.“I have always considered public service to be a great privilege,” Mr. Cornyn said in a statement, adding: “Now more than ever the country needs a well-..>> view originalDonald Trump Is a Clear and Present Danger
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Thursday, July 13, 2017
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