The Senate has confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as the new director of national intelligence (DNI) in a 52-48 vote, marking a significant appointment in the intelligence community.
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Gabbard, a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve, previously served as a Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii before leaving the party, citing concerns over its direction. She has since positioned herself as an independent voice on national security and foreign policy.
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She has been officially confirmed by the Senate in a 52-48 vote. pic.twitter.com/ejS0Jc2daI
Notably, one Republican senator, former Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), opposed Gabbard’s nomination. Every other Republican in the chamber backed her appointment.
As The New York Times reports:
Ms. Gabbard faced pointed questions in her confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee, including from some Republicans. But she advanced through the committee along party lines, with every Republican in support. Susan Collins of Maine, one of the Republicans who had wavered, ultimately decided to vote for Ms. Gabbard, saying she shared her vision for reducing the size of the intelligence agency.
Gabbard’s confirmation signals a shift in the intelligence leadership, as she takes on the role overseeing the nation’s intelligence agencies at a time of heightened global tensions and security challenges.
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