Tulsi Gabbard’s father, Mike Gabbard, also pivoted from anti-gay activism to a career in local politics in Hawaii. He mounted a House bid in 2004 and fielded questions about his extensive ties to Butler and the group’s past attempts to back candidates. Mike Gabbard described himself as a “Catholic” who was “eternally thankful to Chris Butler.”

Young said he sought commitments from Gabbard to "advance our national security." Young had been under pressure to support Trump's pick.

Sen. Young revealed his plan to vote for Gabbard in committee, boosting her odds of advancing to the floor and ultimately being confirmed.

The Senate Intelligence Committee will vote Tuesday on whether to advance Gabbard's nomination, the New York Times reported.

Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence, faces a crucial vote on Tuesday that could doom or propel her nomination. The Senate Intelligence Committee will vote on her nomination in a closed session,

U.S. Sen. Todd Young announced Tuesday he would support Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence. The move comes after conservative high-profile attacks over the weekend following an unconfirmed report that he would vote against Gabbard,

Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) will support Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation for director of national intelligence. Why it matters: Young was the key remaining swing vote ahead of the Senate Intel Committee vote.