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Tulsi Gabbard Advances in Senate Confirmation for Director of National Intelligence

The Senate moved forward with Tulsi Gabbard's nomination as the next Director of National Intelligence after a narrow party-line vote.

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Updated: Feb 11th, 2025, 12:38 AM ET

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Tulsi Gabbard's nomination as Director of National Intelligence advanced after a 52-46 Senate vote. Despite opposition due to her controversial past comments and actions, significant Republican support increased her chances of confirmation. Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman and National Guard lieutenant colonel, faces scrutiny over her past praise for Edward Snowden and a 2017 meeting with Syria’s Bashar Assad. A final Senate vote is expected soon, with most GOP senators needing to back her for confirmation amidst ongoing debates about national security.

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