Tulsi Gabbard survives Senate committee vote for intel chief nomination
Source: Axios
The Senate Intelligence Committee narrowly approved Tulsi Gabbard on Tuesday to be President Trump's Director of National Intelligence, voting along party lines.
Why it matters: Gabbard has proved to be one of Trump's most controversial nominees. With both Sens. Susan Collins (R-Me.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) sitting on the panel, her ability to get through the committee was at times in question.
The vote was 9-8, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Catch up quick: Young announced he would support Gabbard's confirmation in a statement ahead of the vote, all but ensuring she would get through committee.
Read more: https://www.axios.com/2025/02/04/tulsi-gabbard-wins-vote-intelligence-committee-senate-republican
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