The full U.S. Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday despite a contentious confirmation hearing in which she was repeatedly asked about her support of Edward Snowden. Gabbard, while in Congress,
One Democratic senator tells the Sun that he and his colleagues will likely try to delay Gabbard’s final confirmation vote.
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell is only Republican opponent of Tulsi Gabbard as the Senate confirms her for director of national intelligence.
Gabbard overcame initial skepticism from some Republican senators about her nomination, underscoring Trump's grip on the party.
President Donald Trump’s unconventional pick for director of national intelligence is awaiting a final Senate vote.
Kennedy’s confirmation vote will be on Thursday, after Democrats hold a 30-hour marathon of speeches to delay the process.
Tulsi Gabbard, the nominee to become director of national intelligence, is one step closer to confirmation after the Senate crossed a procedural hurdle Monday. Senators voted 52-46 to approve a cloture motion on Gabbard’s nomination. The vote on confirmation could come as soon as late Tuesday unless members agree to shorten the time for debate.
Feb. 12 The Senate confirmed Gabbard 52-48, with McConnell and all Democrats voting against her—but key moderate Republicans like Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, voting yes.
Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed by a 52-48 vote, with Democrats opposed in the sharply divided Senate where Republicans hold a slim majority.
The President's cabinet saw a big addition today with the confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard. Senators voted 52-48 today to confirm the former Democratic Congresswoman as Director of National Intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic Congresswoman from Hawaii, has been confirmed by the Senate as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, with a narrow 52-48 vote.