The U.S. Senate Committee has endorsed Gabbard's nomination for the position of Director of National Intelligence.
The Senate Intelligence Committee has voted to nominate Tulsi Gabbard for the position of Director of National Intelligence. This information comes from UNN citing NBS News.
Details
NBS News reports that during the confirmation hearings last week, Tulsi Gabbard faced tough questions from some Republicans regarding her stance on Edward Snowden and the controversial surveillance program he helped expose. These queries fueled speculation about whether Gabbard would receive the committee's support, which has a Republican majority of 9-8.
However, on Tuesday, February 4, the Senate Committee voted 9 to 8 in favor of supporting President Donald Trump's nomination of Tulsi Gabbard for the Director of National Intelligence position.
According to NBS News, as Director of National Intelligence, Gabbard will oversee 18 intelligence agencies with a budget of approximately $100 billion and will serve as the president's principal advisor on intelligence matters.
Reminder
John Ratcliffe became the new CIA Director after a vote in the U.S. Senate that resulted in 74 "for" and 25 "against." Democrats have expressed concerns regarding his political impartiality.