During her hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee last month, Tulsi Gabbard faced criticism for her perceived support of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, her meeting with

Gabbard overcame skepticism from Republicans about whether she was the right person for the director of national intelligence post. Sen. Mitch McConnell broke with his party to side with Democrats in voting ‘no.

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence after Republicans who had initially questioned her experience and judgment fell in line behind her nomination.