Tom Cotton set to lead Senate Intelligence Committee after Rubio's appointment

In recent weeks, Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton has emerged as the frontrunner to chair the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence following the anticipated appointment of current Vice Chairman Senator Marco Rubio to Secretary of State by President-elect Donald Trump. The leadership change in the committee signifies a shift in oversight responsibilities, given that the Republicans are projected to regain the majority in the new Congress. The current chair of the committee is Senator Mark Warner, a Democrat, who is expected to transition to the vice chair position under the new Republican majority. Although the decision regarding the committee's leadership ultimately lies with the Republican leader, Cotton's position as the next in line seems more solidified now.