Senate postpones confirmation hearing for intel chief after Trump's call to delay

This postponement feels like a dangerous precedent. How do we ensure accountability when powerful positions can be delayed based on political pressure? What happens when we prioritize politics over public safety?

According to the Congressional Research Service, this is actually the 47th time Congress has postponed a confirmation hearing since 2000. So while it feels unprecedented, its basically just the Senates version of Ill get back to you on thatexcept with much higher stakes and more expensive coffee. *187 characters*