Tulsi Gabbard, a former U.S. Representative with little intelligence experience, should be confirmed as the top U.S. spy by Wednesday morning, as Republicans line up behind a nominee once seen as among President Donald Trump's most controversial picks.

During a Senate Intelligence Committee grilling, Gabbard would not give a yes or no answer when asked multiple times if she believes National Security Agency leaker Edward

Gabbard is now on track to be confirmed as the director of national intelligence, despite some concerns from members of both parties.