Some Republican members of the Senate Intelligence Committee have discussed the idea of making a key vote on Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to become intelligence chief public instead of voting behind closed doors.

Republicans are cautioning that Tulsi Gabbard’s path to confirmation to lead the U.S. intelligence apparatus is narrowing as she seemingly has trouble winning over key GOP senators. Gabbard, along

Gabbard is set to face the Senate Intelligence Committee in open and closed sessions on Thursday. Typically, aside from certain public hearings, the panel deliberates and votes in private. That includes presidential nominations.

Jan. 26 Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., told NBC he is inclined to vote in favor of all of Trump’s nominees, but wants to “see how the hearing goes,” specifically citing Gabbard’s controversial visit to Syria and her previous call for charges to be dropped against National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden.

Senate Republicans and their allies believe former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard ’s chances of being confirmed as director of national intelligence will hinge on her performance during her confirmation hearing next week, with several mentioning she has an “uphill battle” in her chances of being confirmed.

In private meetings, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to become U.S. spy chief has mixed up details about a key surveillance law.

At the end of the day, a 50-50 tie was broken by Vice President JD Vance, confirming Hegseth and handing Trump a big win as he attempts to quickly fill key posts so he can begin implementing the kinds of changes and policies that won him a historic victory in November.

Kash Patel to run the FBI? He “probably has a big misstep that is hanging over his head, but ultimately, he is in relatively good shape,” the member said, referring to Patel’s past penchant for compiling enemies’ lists and openly discussing legal vengeance.

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Donald Trump’s pick to lead national intelligence isn’t dead in the water, but she’s floundering and no one can quite put their finger on why, according to new reports. Despite holding multiple rounds of meetings with Republican senators,

Democratic congresswoman who Trump picked for a top intel position, Gabbard made $1.2 million in 2024, including from paid speeches and book fees.