Tulsi Gabbard faced tough questioning during her confirmation hearing for the director of national intelligence position. Senators from both parties grilled her on her past meeting with Syria's Assad, her stance on Edward Snowden, and her statements on Russia's war in Ukraine. Gabbard did not directly answer if Snowden was a traitor but acknowledged that he broke the law. Democrats also questioned her remarks on Russia, accusing her of repeating Russian propaganda. It is unclear how many Republicans might vote against her, but if all Democrats oppose her nomination, even one Republican voting no in the committee could prevent her confirmation from reaching the full Senate.