Based on a dossier financed by Hillary Clinton’s campaign, Gabbard accused intelligence agencies of abusing their power, citing the FBI’s misuse of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) to spy on Carter Page, a Trump campaign aide.

After Gabbard faced a public questioning, two of three senators still on the fence now say they are a 'yes' vote.

Senator Todd Young, a Republican skeptic of Gabbard, said JD Vance played a ‘critical role’ in bringing him around to support her confirmation.