The U.S. Senate takes a step towards confirming Tulsi Gabbard as the next Director of National Intelligence, with a procedural vote paving the way for a final confirmation vote.
The U.S. Senate took a significant step towards confirming Tulsi Gabbard as the next Director of National Intelligence. On Monday, a procedural vote to end debate on her nomination passed with a 52-46 margin, largely along party lines. This move sets the stage for a final confirmation vote, potentially as early as Wednesday. Gabbard's nomination, created following the September 11, 2001 attacks, to oversee and coordinate the work of 18 intelligence agencies has been met with scrutiny.
Gabbard, a lieutenant colonel in the National Guard with two deployments to the Middle East and a 2020 presidential run, faced intense questioning during her Senate hearing. Her previous stances on various issues, including surveillance programs and her meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, drew particular attention. Gabbard defended her meeting with Assad, asserting that she used the opportunity to emphasize human rights concerns. She also acknowledged that while Edward Snowden broke laws regarding classified information, he brought to light crucial facts about surveillance programs she believes are unconstitutional. To secure confirmation, Gabbard will need the support of almost all GOP senators
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