Bangladesh, Feb. 4 -- In a move that has sent ripples through Washington, Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine has announced her support for Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence (DNI), significantly increasing the likelihood of her confirmation. The endorsement from Collins, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, has been seen as a crucial swing vote, particularly given her past opposition to key Trump administration nominees.

On February 3, Collins issued a statement explaining her decision to back Tulsi Gabbard, emphasizing the critical role of the DNI and her alignment with Gabbard on key intelligence reform issues.

“After extensive consideration of her nomination, I will support Tulsi Gabbard to be t...