The Senate Intelligence Committee voted 9-8 to advance Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for Director of National Intelligence, marking a significant moment given her controversial reputation. Gabbard's nomination required unanimous Republican support, which she achieved thanks to an endorsement from Sen. Todd Young (R-IN). Despite facing scrutiny over her past remarks and foreign policy stance during her Senate hearing, Gabbard's supporters included previously undecided Republicans like Susan Collins and James Lankford. As Gabbard prepares for her full Senate vote, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS also advanced, underscoring a busy legislative landscape.
I have done what the Framers envisioned for senators to do: use the consultative process to seek firm commitments... which is my top priority as a former Marine Corps intelligence officer.
Gabbard has been one of President Donald Trump's more controversial nominees, clashing with multiple lawmakers last week over her past statements and foreign policy positions.
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