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Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick for top intelligence official, clears key Senate hurdle

Tulsi Gabbard is set for a final Senate confirmation vote as Trump's Director of National Intelligence after a procedural measure passed 52-46, clearing the way for the vote in the early morning hours of Wednesday.
Support from Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski was crucial for Gabbard, who faced concerns about her lack of intelligence experience and past statements seen as sympathetic to U.S. Adversaries.
Republican Senators, including Todd Young, revealed their support after discussions, ensuring her nomination progressed despite bipartisan questions about her past.
If confirmed, Gabbard will oversee the intelligence community created after the September 11 attacks, filling a role that has historically been held by experienced intelligence officials.

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Tulsi Gabbard Proves Trump Is Stronger Than Ever

Tulsi Gabbard will be confirmed later this morning as Director of National Intelligence in what's likely to be a straight party-line vote.It's a remarkable outcome for a nomination that once seemed unlikely to succeed.The former Hawaii Democratic congresswoman has no experience in the intell

12 days ago·New York, United States

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ThePatriotLight - Dem Senator Who Lied About Serving in Vietnam Says Tulsi Gabbard is ‘Untrustworthy’ – Twitchy

A Democrat who lied about his military record is calling one of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees a liar. On Tuesday, Senator Dick Blumenthal of Connecticut, who lied about serving in Vietnam, claimed Iraqi War veteran Tulsi Gabbard is ‘untrustworthy.’ Gabbard is Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence. Here’s Blumenthal disparaging Gabbard plus a flashback to when he was busted for lying. FEB 11, 2025: Dem Senator Dick B…

13 days ago

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Forbes

Tulsi Gabbard Confirmation: Trump’s Spy Chief Nominee Faces Final Senate Vote Today

After Gabbard faced a public questioning, she passed votes in the Senate Intelligence Committee and Senate.

13 days ago·United States

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WDVM

Tulsi Gabbard moves closer to confirmation

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Tulsi Gabbard is on the brink of being confirmed as the new National Intelligence Director, despite protests from Democrats. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The former congresswoman seems to have the support needed to secure the position, where she will oversee more than a dozen U.S. intelligence agencies. Senators are expected to vote on her confirmation around midnight o…

13 days ago

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The Straits Times

Trump nominee Gabbard heads toward confirmation as intelligence chief

WASHINGTON - Tulsi Gabbard, a former U.S. Representative with little intelligence experience, should be confirmed as the top U.S. spy on Wednesday morning, as Republicans line up behind a nominee once seen as among President Donald Trump's most controversial picks.

13 days ago·Singapore

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NDTV

US Senate Moves Forward With Tulsi Gabbard's Nomination For Intelligence Chief

The US Senate on Monday voted along party lines to move forward with Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for director of national intelligence, paving the way for a final confirmation vote, according to a report by Politico. With the backing of 52 Senate Republicans, Gabbard is expected to be confirmed as the nation's top intelligence official soon. Forty-six Democrats opposed her nomination, and two senators were absent during the vote. The vote was …

13 days ago·New Delhi, India

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