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Tulsi Gabbard Nears Confirmation as Director of National Intelligence After Key Senate Votes

The Senate advanced Gabbard's nomination in a 52-46 procedural vote, with her final confirmation vote expected by Wednesday.

  • The Senate Intelligence Committee narrowly approved Tulsi Gabbard's nomination last week in a party-line 9-8 vote, sending it to the full Senate.
  • A procedural cloture vote on Monday cleared the way for a final confirmation vote, with 52 Republicans supporting and 46 Democrats opposing her nomination.
  • Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman and Army National Guard veteran, faced scrutiny over her past positions on Edward Snowden, Russia, and Syria during her confirmation hearings.
  • Key Republican senators, including Susan Collins and Todd Young, expressed initial reservations but ultimately supported Gabbard after securing commitments on issues like surveillance programs and whistleblower protections.
  • If confirmed, Gabbard will oversee the nation's 18 intelligence agencies as Director of National Intelligence, a role created after the September 11 attacks to coordinate U.S. intelligence efforts.
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