US EditionGabbard faces close vote in Senate Intelligence Committee hearing
- Senator Mark Warner questioned Tulsi Gabbard's qualifications for the Director of National Intelligence position, suggesting her nomination might violate federal law due to her lack of "extensive national security expertise."
- Gabbard faced intense scrutiny during her confirmation hearing for her past support of Edward Snowden, which raised concerns among senators about her judgment and the potential impact on U.S. Intelligence sharing.
- Senator Josh Hawley expressed worries about Gabbard's nomination, indicating she may lack sufficient Republican support to be confirmed, especially with Democrats expected to oppose her unanimously.
- If the Senate Intelligence Committee deadlocks on Gabbard's nomination, it could still proceed to the full Senate but would require a 60-vote supermajority for confirmation.
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Why Tulsi Gabbard Faces a TOUGH Battle to Get Confirmed as DNI
Tulsi Gabbard faced tons of hostility in her congressional hearing as President Trump’s DNI nominee. Glenn speaks with The Federalist National Correspondent Tristan Justice, who argues that the Deep State will go after her, even if she’s confirmed. “She can’t afford to lose a single vote on the committee,” he says, and there are quite a few Republican senators on this committee who are questionable. Tristan also touches on Kash Patel's nominatio…
Gabbard’s DNI Nomination In Jeopardy As Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley Expresses Concern Over GOP Support
Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley voiced concerns Thursday about the fate of Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination for Director of National Intelligence (DNI), warning that she may not have enough Republican support to be confirmed. “I have to tell you, I’m worried by what I hear from… Gabbard’s DNI Nomination In Jeopardy As Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley Expresses Concern Over GOP Support
Top Intel Dem on Tulsi Gabbard: I’m going to vote against her
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), the Vice-Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, broke the news to MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell that he will vote against Donald Trump’s controversial DNI pick Tulsi Gabbard after a contentious confirmation hearing.
Gabbard battles senators over Snowden, Syria in fiery hearing: 5 takeaways
Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump’s pick to be the next director of national intelligence, endured a difficult hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday as lawmakers pressed her on her views on Edward Snowden, spying, Syria and Russia. The former congresswoman and Army lieutenant colonel has been considered among the toughest lifts of Trump’s nominees, and based on the public portion of Thursday’s hearing, Gabbard remains in a to…
National intelligence nominee Gabbard faces tough questions over Russia, Syria and Snowden
Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, appears to be headed to a close vote in the Senate. Nick Schifrin reports on the questioning she faced in her confirmation hearing.
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