Democrats are hoping to hold up confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard as President Trump’s national intelligence director. Virginia Democrat Senator mark Warner told reporters after his meeting with Gabbard he still has questions about her suitability for the role. Noting that the committee has yet to received Gabbard’s FBI background check, and other paperwork Warner is balking at Republican requests to begin her confirmation hearings early next week. Intel Committee Chairman Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) has stressed he wants to complete the hearings before Inauguration Day.