In a vote that fell mostly along party lines, the upper chamber voted to confirm Gabbard to oversee and coordinate the work of the 18 intelligence agencies.

The Senate voted largely along party lines Wednesday to confirm Tulsi Gabbard to serve as the director of national intelligence, the nation’s top intelligence official, despite strong objections from Democrats and initial misgivings from Republicans who questioned her experience and judgment.

Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, testifies at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill Jan. 30, 2025. | Francis Chung/POLITICO The Senate voted to confirm Tulsi Gabbard to serve as director of national intelligence on Wednesday,