Three of Obama's ambassadorial nominees put on hold after Secret Service leak www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/federal-eye/wp/2015/10/05/three-of-obamas-ambassadorial-nominees-put-on-hold-after-secret-service-leak/?postshare=9581444064340038 Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) said Monday morning that he is putting a hold on three of President Obama's ambassadorial nominees until the administration shows it is taking steps to punish Secret Service staff involved in leaking unflattering information about a lawmaker. "This was apparently a violation of law, and absolutely shocking conduct," Cotton said in an interview.