The Senate plans a key vote Monday to advance the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump’s controversial pick to serve as director of national intelligence. The move could clear the way for the full Senate to vote on Gabbard’s confirmation later this week.

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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.