Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) told the nominee at one point that “it would befit you and be helpful for the way you’re perceived by members of the Intelligence Committee” to acknowledge that National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden harmed national security.

Republicans united in endorsing Gabbard in a 9-8 vote. Earlier in the day, Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was passed out of the Senate Finance Committee b

After Gabbard faced a public questioning, one of senators three still on the fence—Susan Collins—now says she's a 'yes' vote.