The Senate is currently in the process of voting to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as the director of national intelligence. During her confirmation hearing, Gabbard, a former Democrat, faced inquiries from several Republicans regarding her stances on Russian aggression, US government surveillance, and the actions of National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden.
Throughout the hearing, Gabbard consistently maintained that Snowden had 'broken the law,' but refrained from explicitly labeling his actions as treasonous. Despite initial concerns raised by some Republicans during the hearing, there has been a shift in support for Gabbard's nomination.
