Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's nominee to serve as the director of national intelligence, will testify Thursday morning at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee. The 43-year-old former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii and combat veteran would oversee the nation's 18 spy agencies.

Dozens of former intelligence officials are urging U.S. senators to confirm former Democrat Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as the new Director

Senate Republicans may use the Senate Intelligence Committee’s power to force director of national intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard to a floor vote if she can’t pass through the committee. There are several Republicans on the committee who have uncertain views on Gabbard,

Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii), who President Donald Trump's pick to lead the United States' 18 intelligence agencies, may not make it past the first hurdle in her confirmation process,, according to the top Senate Republican.