Secretary of State Antony Blinken made announcement on Tuesday
Secretary of state nominee supports permanent LGBTQ envoy
Anti-LGBTQ crackdown in Chechnya among events highlighted
Lawsuit claims body's creation violates federal law
Mike Pompeo defends body amid LGBTQ groups' opposition
Letters with hundreds of signatories urge Pompeo to disband panel
50 House Democrats sent letter to Mike Pompeo on Thursday
Mary Ann Glendon lauded as 'perfect person' for lead effort