Senate Delays Tulsi Gabbard Confirmation Hearing

Senate Democrats are delaying the confirmation hearing for Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, citing incomplete vetting materials. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) has expressed concerns over the lack of required documentation, while Republicans accuse Democrats of politicizing the process amidst national security threats following recent terrorist attacks. Gabbard's supporters argue she has completed her background check and is prepared for the hearing, emphasizing her qualifications as a combat veteran and former Congress member. The debate reflects broader tensions as the Senate approaches confirmation for Trump's controversial Cabinet picks. Meanwhile, nearly 100 former diplomats and security officials have called for scrutiny over Gabbard’s past actions regarding foreign policy, particularly her meetings in Syria and her views on U.S. involvement in Ukraine. As the situation unfolds, both sides prepare for a potentially contentious confirmation process.