Gabbard overcame skepticism from Republicans about whether she was the right person for the director of national intelligence post. Sen. Mitch McConnell broke with his party to side with Democrats in voting ‘no.

The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, a major win for President Donald Trump as Gabbard had been among the most controversial of his Cabinet picks.

WASHINGTON — Tulsi Gabbard was sworn in as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence on Wednesday shortly after she was confirmed by the Senate, where Republicans who had initially questioned her experience and judgment fell in line behind her nomination.