RCP reporter Phil Wegmann broke down the strategy for and against Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Sunday on FOX News, as Tulsi Gabbard begins confirmation hearings this week: PHIL WEGMANN,

Sir John Sawers raised concerns on Saturday about Gabbard's nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community.

Support for President Donald Trump’s controversial choice to coordinate all U.S. intelligence gathering appears to be on shaky ground. Sen. Susan Collins, for one, is signaling reservations about backing Tulsi Gabbard to serve as Director of National Intelligence.

Senate Republicans and their allies believe former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard ’s chances of being confirmed as director of national intelligence will hinge on her performance during her confirmation hearing next week, with several mentioning she has an “uphill battle” in her chances of being confirmed.

Not all Republican senators have committed to voting in support of her appointment as director of national intelligence.

More Trump nominees with potentially rocky paths to confirmation face hearings in the Senate this week, including Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Kash Patel.

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President Trump's nominees for top posts in his administration are gearing up for their Senate confirmation hearings, which kick off this week.

John Brennan claims former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) will intentionally withhold intelligence from President Donald Trump if confirmed to his cabinet.

Trump remains supportive but has told people it’s time for her to step up, people close to the White House say.

Current and former European and U.S. officials have raised concerns about some of President Donald Trump’s picks for top intelligence posts.

The ad is part of a larger campaign seeking to target the home states of key senators who will be crucial to confirming Trump’s Cabinet picks.