doesn't block the path to confirmation. if paul votes no on pompeo, republican leaders could move it to the floor without committee approval. the pentagon forced to acknowledge u.s. troops came under attack a second time in niger. it happened two months after the ambush where isis militants killed four american personnel. 11 died in the december firefight. no americans were killed, but the attack raises questions about why american personnel were still vur ne-- vulnerable. a vote of use of military force could come as soon as next month. senator bob corker, chairman of the senate relations committee says they are close to agreement. allow makers are struggling to define the legal authority. a majority of republicans prefer