What was the outcome of Tulsi Gabbard's nomination as Director of National Intelligence in the Senate Intelligence Committee?

Tulsi Gabbard's nomination as Director of National Intelligence was approved by the Senate Intelligence Committee in a vote that fell along party lines. This approval came amid significant pressure campaigns targeting Republican senators to support controversial Trump appointees, resulting in a very public push surrounding her nomination. The committee's decision represents another example of the partisan divide in Congress, particularly regarding Trump's controversial nominees. Gabbard's advancement to this crucial intelligence position highlights the ongoing political pressure within the Republican Party and the effectiveness of public campaigns to influence senators' votes on presidential appointments.