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Article snippet: Republican and Democratic lawmakers concerned over the uncertainty swirling around MORE for answers Wednesday, but there are doubts about how much he can answer. Pompeo is scheduled to testify at 3 p.m. before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, an eagerly awaited appearance for lawmakers hungry to know more about Trump’s two-hour private meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week in Helsinki. There are also questions about the status of diplomatic talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and what the administration’s next moves are after pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal in May. Senators want Pompeo to explain Trump’s persistent criticism of European allies, something they fear has eroded trust within NATO. Trade is another topic weighing on lawmakers, especially Republican senators from states with big farming economies hurt by Trump’s tariffs. Even Trump’s allies acknowledge that constant confusion over Trump’s strategy for dealing with longtime allies and adversaries has created a sense of exasperation, and they hope Pompeo can bring clarity to several hot-button issues. What happened in Helsinki? Pompeo will face questions from both sides of the dais over what Trump agreed to during his one-on-one meeting with Putin, only in the presence of interpreters. Members of the Foreign Relations panel will ask whether Trump agreed to make any changes to international security agreements or if he gave any commitments about the future of the U.S... Link to the full article to read more