Blinken Urges Senate Confirmation of Stalled Diplomatic Nominees, Citing National Security Risks

Secretary Blinken is urging the Senate to confirm over 60 stalled State Department nominees.
Republican senators like Rand Paul are blocking the nominees over unrelated issues.
Blinken warns leaving posts vacant damages national security and relations with allies.
Key ambassador roles to countries like Egypt and Jordan risk being unfilled.
Blinken says vacancies put the U.S. at a disadvantage against China.