In a 52-48 vote mostly along party lines, Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed Wednesday morning as the next director of national intelligence. Here are some things to know about her new role

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.

Gabbard, among President Donald Trump’s most controversial nominees, overcame the initial objections of a handful of Republicans skeptical about her qualifications.