John Cornyn Sought to Leapfrog Tom Cotton Atop Senate Intelligence Committee
After losing the leadership race, Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) overtook Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) to become the Senate intelligence leader, despite Cotton's seniority on the committee. He tried to take the top position on the committee. Cornyn's move was discussed among Senate Republicans, Politico reportsaid a party official. Seniority is sacrosanct in the old-fashioned Senate […]