Gabbard is now on track to be confirmed as the director of national intelligence, despite some concerns from members of both parties.

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.

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