Senate votes to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as top U.S. intelligence official
Senate votes to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as top U.S. intelligence official
www.nbcnews.com Senate votes to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as top U.S. intelligence official
Gabbard overcame initial skepticism from some Republican senators about her nomination, underscoring Trump's grip on the party.
Summary
The Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence in a 52-48 vote, with only Sen. Mitch McConnell breaking GOP ranks to oppose her.
Critics, including Democrats and some Republicans, raised concerns over her past meeting with Syria’s Assad, sympathetic comments on Russia, and prior support for Edward Snowden.
Gabbard reversed her stance on key intelligence policies during her confirmation.