WASHINGTON — Director of National Intelligence-designate Tulsi Gabbard survived a key Senate procedural vote on Monday night, taking a massive step toward confirmation later this week. The Senate voted 52-46 along party lines to end debate on Gabbard’s nomination, with Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) not voting. Gabbard, 43, a former Democratic…
Senate votes to end debate on Tulsi Gabbard, clearing way for for director of national intelligence nod
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February 10, 2025
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