Clinton, Cornyn Share Words

Hillary Clinton and John Cornyn shared some spirited words today after the inauguration, Politico reports. Cornyn is blocking a Senate vote today on Clinton’s confirmation as secretary of state over concerns about the transparency of Bill Clinton’s foundation. While the conversation seemed animated, a rep for Cornyn said it “appeared to be warm and cordial.”

Cornyn spelled out his concerns in a letter, the Atlantic reports. “Put simply, the Foundation's refusal of foreign-source donations while you serve as Secretary of State is in this nation's interest,” he wrote. “But I am willing to consider other options to reduce the likelihood of real or perceived conflicts of interest that will result from foreign donations.” (More President Obama stories.)