Senate Confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence
Discussion about Senate's efforts to confirm RFK, Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence. Republican senators support Gabbard's confirmation while Senate Democrats oppose.
Key Points
- Senate's party-line vote on Gabbard's confirmation
- Republican senators in favor, Senate Democrats against
Pros
- Republican senators supporting Gabbard's confirmation believe in her ability to rein in the agency's scope while upholding national security
- Gabbard brings independent thinking and oversight to the role
Cons
- Some concerns about Gabbard's previous positions