Gabbard’s path through Intelligence Committee narrows ahead of key hearing
- Some GOP senators want public commitments from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Before deciding whether to support him as the next Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, signaling that President Donald Trump's pick will have to win over uncertain Republicans in order to secure the job.
- Kennedy has tried to tamp down concerns about his history of vaccine skepticism, including whether he supports the polio vaccine, stating he is 'all for' the polio vaccine.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated that Kennedy has effectively given reassurances to Republican senators skeptical of his view on vaccines and has a path to be confirmed.
- Republican Senator Joni Ernst emphasized that Kennedy needs to clarify his position on abortion and climate change to assuage concerns.
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Kennedy, Gabbard, Patel: The struggle for Trump's most controversial...
The new US president wants to push through three nominations this week. Robert Kennedy Junior, Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel are slated for key positions - but they are highly controversial. What's behind this?
Outrage Erupts as Initial Tulsi Gabbard Confirmation Vote Set to Be Held in Secret
Republican members of the Senate are seeking to hold a public confirmation hearing for Tulsi Gabbard, who President Donald Trump nominated to serve as director of national intelligence. Politico reported on Monday that Arkansas Republican Sen. Tom Cotton, who chairs the Senate Intelligence Committee, is being asked by Trump allies in the Senate to hold... The post Outrage Erupts as Initial Tulsi Gabbard Confirmation Vote Set to Be Held in Secret…
Senate vote on Tulsi Gabbard’s DNI confirmation reportedly to take place in SCIF
Concerns have emerged following reports suggesting that the U.S. Senate vote on whether to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) might take place behind closed doors in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), with vote tallies kept secret. Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was among those raising alarm over the potential lack of transparency in the confirmation process. Kirk posted on X (form…
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