Trump Cabinet pick Gabbard unclear on what head of US intelligence does: report
2 months ago

Trump Cabinet pick Gabbard unclear on what head of US intelligence does: report

Salon  

It's likely we've already seen the worst performance by a nominee to Donald Trump's Cabinet, but former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is giving Matt Gaetz a run for his money. "Gabbard couldn’t clearly articulate what the role of director of national intelligence entails," the report reads, citing several unnamed Republican aides and a member of the Trump transition team. The isolationist politician's nomination set off alarm bells in Washington, with conservative thinkers and former intelligence officials raising "serious qualms" about the strongman-supporting Republican convert. It's unclear if Republican senators will fall in line with the MAGA makeover of the Cabinet, though no GOP lawmaker has shared their intention to vote against Gabbard's confirmation.

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Gabbard says Trump is ‘looking forward to success’ ahead of talk with Putin
3 days ago

Gabbard says Trump is ‘looking forward to success’ ahead of talk with Putin

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, speaking ahead of an expected phone conversation Tuesday between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Monday that while the negotiations to end Russia’s war with Ukraine have just begun, Trump is “looking forward to success.” Gabbard criticized former President Joe Biden’s handling of the war in Ukraine and …

Tulsi Gabbard slams Europe’s ‘hypocrisy’ and 'anti-freedom policies’ after Trump-Zelenskyy clash
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Tulsi Gabbard slams Europe’s ‘hypocrisy’ and 'anti-freedom policies’ after Trump-Zelenskyy clash

Hindustan Times  

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in a Fox News interview sharply criticised European allies, accusing them of enforcing “anti-freedom policies” while simultaneously supporting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the ongoing war with Russia. Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's choice to be the Director of National Intelligence, appears before the Senate Intelligence Committee for her confirmation hearing on …

'No regard for Trump': President warned 'ornery' GOP senator could now be block to agenda
1 month, 1 week ago

'No regard for Trump': President warned 'ornery' GOP senator could now be block to agenda

Raw Story  

Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell is in his "out-of 'you-know-whats' to give twilight era," making him "impervious" to President Donald Trump's wrath, according to Puck's Leigh Ann Caldwell. Caldwell appeared on Inside Politics with Dana Bash Thursday, shortly after McConnell was the sole Republican to vote "no" on the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary. …

Who is Tulsi Gabbard? US Director of National Intelligence appointed by Donald Trump backed Snowden, Syria and Russia
1 month, 1 week ago

Who is Tulsi Gabbard? US Director of National Intelligence appointed by Donald Trump backed Snowden, Syria and Russia

Live Mint  

Tulsi Gabbard, United States President Donald Trump's pick for the new Director of National Intelligence, has been confirmed for the role by the Senate in a close 52-48 vote. Trump's choice of Gabbard to head intelligence, faced tough questions ahead of the vote because she neither has experience as a spy nor has she headed a government department before. Former …

Tulsi Gabbard confirmation vote: Mitch McConnell could have stopped this.
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55 years, 2 months ago

Tulsi Gabbard confirmation vote: Mitch McConnell could have stopped this.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. It’s a toss-up which is more pathetic: that just one Republican senator opposed the confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence or that the GOP’s lone naysayer was Mitch McConnell. The same was true late last month, …

Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence
1 month, 1 week ago

Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence

Deccan Chronicle  

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a major shift in U.S. policy on Ukraine: The way forward, he told allies in Brussels, is to abandon the “illusory goal” of a return to Ukraine’s pre-2014 borders and prepare for a negotiated settlement with Russia, backed up with an international force that won’t include U.S. troops. Here's the latest: Trump and Zelenskyy …

'Shackles are off' as Mitch McConnell sends Trump 'a signal': CNN's Manu Raju
1 month, 1 week ago

'Shackles are off' as Mitch McConnell sends Trump 'a signal': CNN's Manu Raju

Raw Story  

Sen. Mitch McConnell was the lone Republican in the Senate to vote against Tulsi Gabbard to be America's director of national intelligence, and he issued a scathing statement afterward that described her as a national security risk. CNN's Manu Raju told host Dana Bash on Wednesday that McConnell broke dramatically with his colleagues in calling out what he believed was …

Conspiracy theorist Gabbard confirmed as new U.S. spy chief
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1 month, 1 week ago

Conspiracy theorist Gabbard confirmed as new U.S. spy chief

Raw Story  

by Frankie TAGGART The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday as Donald Trump's choice to lead the country's intelligence services, despite criticism over her lack of experience and past support for Russia and Syria. Gabbard scraped through a 52-48 floor vote -- with former Senate leader Mitch McConnell as the sole Republican "no" -- as Democrats warned that …

Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed As US Director Of National Intelligence
1 month, 1 week ago

Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed As US Director Of National Intelligence

ABP News  

Tulsi Gabbard has been officially confirmed as the US Director of National Intelligence after the Senate's final vote on Wednesday. Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard With 52-48 Vote Hailing her confirmation as Director, the white house said on its official page of X, "Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation as Director of National Intelligence highlights President Trump’s commitment to safeguarding America’s security and ensuring …

Senate Confirms Tulsi Gabbard As Trump's Director Of National Intelligence
1 month, 1 week ago

Senate Confirms Tulsi Gabbard As Trump's Director Of National Intelligence

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― The Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence after months of contentious debate about her record, as Republicans initially skeptical about her nomination folded amid public pressure from the president’s MAGA allies. “It would befit you and be helpful to the way you are perceived to the members of the Intelligence …

Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as US Director of National Intelligence
1 month, 1 week ago

Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as US Director of National Intelligence

Live Mint  

Tulsi Gabbard has been confirmed as the new Director of National Intelligence under the Trump administration. Role and responsibilities As the Director of National Intelligence, Gabbard will oversee the United States’ intelligence community, an agency established in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Critics also pointed to her previous defense of former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, …

Gabbard awaits a final Senate vote on her nomination to be the director of national intelligence
1 month, 1 week ago

Gabbard awaits a final Senate vote on her nomination to be the director of national intelligence

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump’s unconventional pick for director of national intelligence, awaited a final Senate vote Wednesday on her nomination to oversee and coordinate the work of America’s 18 different intelligence agencies. Initial skepticism about the military veteran and former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii over her past comments sympathetic to Russia, a meeting she held with now-deposed …

Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as US director of national intelligence
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1 month, 1 week ago

Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as US director of national intelligence

Al Jazeera  

The former congresswoman was seen as one of Trump’s most controversial picks by Republicans and Democrats alike. Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman, has been confirmed as the director of national intelligence in the United States, a cabinet-level role in the administration of President Donald Trump. “The intelligence community needs to refocus on its core mission, collecting intelligence and providing …

US Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as Trump's director of national intelligence
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1 month, 1 week ago

US Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as Trump's director of national intelligence

India TV News  

Trump's director of national intelligence: Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence, secured the final Senate vote on Wednesday, officially taking charge of overseeing and coordinating the work of the United States' 18 intelligence agencies. Her appointment came after Republicans aligned under pressure from Trump allies, including Elon Musk, paving the way for her confirmation as …

US Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence
1 month, 1 week ago

US Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence

India Today  

Tulsi Gabbard has officially been confirmed as the US Director of National Intelligence following a final Senate vote on Wednesday. Tulsi Gabbard is officially sworn in as Director of National Intelligence by Attorney General Pam Bondi 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/klSzShFvPz — Margo Martin February 12, 2025 The Office of the Director of National Intelligence was formed to address intelligence failures exposed by …

America's next spy chief: Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence
1 month, 1 week ago

America's next spy chief: Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence

Salon  

The Senate voted 52-48 Wednesday to confirm former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence, with all Democrats — and Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. — opposing the nomination. Ward Elcock, former director of Canada's national intelligence agency, CSIS, told CBC News that Gabbard's lack of experience and qualifications is deeply concerning. Against arguments by Senate Foreign Relations Committee members …

Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as director of national intelligence, overcoming skepticism
1 month, 1 week ago

Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as director of national intelligence, overcoming skepticism

NPR  

Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as director of national intelligence, overcoming skepticism toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images The U.S. Senate has confirmed former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to lead the intelligence community as director of national intelligence, despite initial skepticism. Gabbard promised to "focus on ensuring the safety, security and freedom of the American people," while echoing Trump's longstanding claims of politicization …

Senate confirms Gabbard as Trump’s director of national intelligence after Republicans fall in line
1 month, 1 week ago

Senate confirms Gabbard as Trump’s director of national intelligence after Republicans fall in line

LA Times  

Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday as director of national intelligence. The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as President Trump’s director of national intelligence after Republicans who had initially questioned her experience and judgment fell in line behind her nomination. Gabbard was an unconventional pick to oversee and coordinate the country’s 18 intelligence agencies, given her …

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee US spy agencies, advances to Senate confirmation vote
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1 month, 1 week ago

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee US spy agencies, advances to Senate confirmation vote

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Tulsi Gabbard moved a step closer to being the next director of national intelligence Monday after the U.S. Senate advanced her nomination to a final vote planned for later this week. The Senate could hold its final vote on confirming Gabbard as soon as Wednesday following Monday’s 52-46 procedural vote to end debate on her nomination, which fell …

Gabbard moves closer to becoming top US Intelligence official
1 month, 1 week ago

Gabbard moves closer to becoming top US Intelligence official

India Today  

The U.S. Senate voted on Monday to advance the nomination of former Representative Tulsi Gabbard to be director of national intelligence, continuing President Donald Trump's successful push to confirm even his most at-risk nominees for administration positions. Trump's fellow Republicans have rallied behind Gabbard, despite doubts about the 43-year-old former Democrat's lack of significant intelligence experience and past statements seen …

How Republican skeptics in the Senate got to ‘yes’ on RFK Jr. and Gabbard
1 month, 1 week ago

How Republican skeptics in the Senate got to ‘yes’ on RFK Jr. and Gabbard

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican skepticism in the Senate of President Donald Trump’sCabinet nominees has been worn down, putting his unconventional choices for some of the most powerful positions in the federal government on the verge of confirmation. “You can’t think of this just as a normal president coming into office for the first time,” said Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., who was …

Republicans rally behind Tulsi Gabbard as Senate panel approves her nomination
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Republicans rally behind Tulsi Gabbard as Senate panel approves her nomination

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tulsi Gabbard cleared an important hurdle to become President Donald …

Tulsi Gabbard passes Senate committee vote, paving way to DNI confirmation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard passes Senate committee vote, paving way to DNI confirmation

The Hindu  

Hindu-American Tulsi Gabbard, U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial pick to oversee spy agencies, has been approved by a key Senate committee for Director of National Intelligence in a private vote, paving the way toward a wider Senate vote on her confirmation. The Republican-led Senate Select Committee on Intelligence approved Ms. Gabbard’s nomination in a closed committee vote of 9-8, along …

How the White House convinced skeptical Republicans to back RFK Jr., Gabbard and Hegseth
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How the White House convinced skeptical Republicans to back RFK Jr., Gabbard and Hegseth

CNN  

CNN — Sen. Todd Young didn’t back Donald Trump in 2024. I was treated with the utmost respect.” Two of Trump’s most controversial nominees, Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., won key committee votes Tuesday with the support of all Republicans, the clearest sign to date that the president is poised to get all of his Cabinet picks confirmed after …

Barely a simmer: Trump's nominees avoid grilling and skirt through confirmation process despite initial public outcry
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Barely a simmer: Trump's nominees avoid grilling and skirt through confirmation process despite initial public outcry

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Right as the committee came to order, Kennedy and Donald Trump received a lucky …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard confirmation vote: The Republican senators who caved.
55 years, 2 months ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard confirmation vote: The Republican senators who caved.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. GOP Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson—who has said that Kennedy called him when he was considering ending his presidential campaign last year to ask if he could win confirmation as Trump’s HHS secretary—shook Cassidy’s hand. “I’ll let him talk about …

Tulsi Gabbard moves closer to US Intelligence Chief role despite intense backlash
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard moves closer to US Intelligence Chief role despite intense backlash

Live Mint  

President Donald Trump's contentious nomination of Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence cleared a major hurdle on Tuesday when a Senate committee backed her for confirmation despite doubts about her lack of experience and past statements seen as supporting U.S. adversaries. Senator Tom Cotton, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, told reporters the panel had voted to report Gabbard's …

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee US spy agencies, clears Senate committee
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee US spy agencies, clears Senate committee

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to be President Donald Trump director of national intelligence cleared a key Senate committee Tuesday despite concerns raised about her past comments sympathetic to Russia and a meeting with Syria’s now-deposed leader. A former Democratic congresswoman, Gabbard is one of Trump’s most divisive nominees, with lawmakers of both parties also pointing to her past support …

February 4, 2025: Trump-Netanyahu joint press conference, US tariffs, RFK Jr. meeting and Gabbard nomination vote
55 years, 2 months ago

February 4, 2025: Trump-Netanyahu joint press conference, US tariffs, RFK Jr. meeting and Gabbard nomination vote

CNN  

Tulsi Gabbard arrives to testify during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The Senate Intelligence Committee is expected to vote in a closed session Tuesday afternoon on Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination as director of national intelligence, according to sources. GOP Sen. Todd Young said Tuesday he will support Gabbard’s nomination, giving her enough support …

Will Tulsi Gabbard survive the Senate confirmation battle and make it to Trump 2.0?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will Tulsi Gabbard survive the Senate confirmation battle and make it to Trump 2.0?

Firstpost  

Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination as Director of National Intelligence faces intense scrutiny over her views on Edward Snowden, Russia, and US foreign policy. With Republican senators undecided and a divided Senate Intelligence Committee set to vote, her confirmation hangs in the balance Former Representative Tulsi Gabbard, US President Donald Trump's nominee to be director of national intelligence, testifies before a Senate …

'Clown': GOP senator raked over the coals as she rubber stamps controversial Trump nominee
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Clown': GOP senator raked over the coals as she rubber stamps controversial Trump nominee

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump's chances of getting former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as director of national intelligence received a boost Monday as Sen. Susan Collins indicated she will support her nomination. "The Office of the Director of National Intelligence, however, has become far larger than it was designed to be, and Ms. Gabbard shares my vision of returning the agency …

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee spy agencies, clears Senate committee
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee spy agencies, clears Senate committee

LA Times  

Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump’s choice to be director of national intelligence, testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee last month. Tulsi Gabbard‘s nomination to be President Trump’s director of national intelligence cleared a key Senate committee Tuesday despite concerns raised about her past comments sympathetic to Russia and a meeting with Syria’s now-deposed leader. A former Democratic member of Congress, Gabbard …

'Tulsi, we’re not so sure': Gabbard confirmation now 'trickier' after Snowden blow-up
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Tulsi, we’re not so sure': Gabbard confirmation now 'trickier' after Snowden blow-up

Raw Story  

According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, the path for former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to become Donald Trump's director of national intelligence took a major hit after she was confronted by senators from both sides of the aisle about Edward Snowden who stole U.S. secrets before fleeing to China and then ending up in Russia. According to the …

Trump 'scrambling' to salvage nomination of controversial pick: report
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump 'scrambling' to salvage nomination of controversial pick: report

Raw Story  

Officials in President Donald Trump's administration are reportedly "scrambling" in an all-hands-on-deck operation this weekend to gin up support for Director of National Intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard. Axios reported recently that Senate Republican Conference chairman Tom Cotton has turned the conference's official X account into an unofficial Tulsi Gabbard "war room," in an effort to get her across the crucial …

'She would be dangerous': Conservative WSJ urges GOP to 'reject' Trump nominee
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'She would be dangerous': Conservative WSJ urges GOP to 'reject' Trump nominee

Raw Story  

Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's appearance before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday did nothing to convince the editorial board of the conservative Wall Street Journal that she is a suitable nominee to be Donald Trump's Director of National Intelligence. In fact, as they wrote in a scathing editorial, her answers on key questions not only contradicted two other Trump Cabinet …

Donald Trump’s cabinet picks —Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel— face tough Senate scrutiny: Key takeaway
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump’s cabinet picks —Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel— face tough Senate scrutiny: Key takeaway

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump’ s most controversial Cabinet nominees Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel faced tough questioning during her confirmation hearings. Tulsi Gabbard is nominee for director of national intelligence, Kash Patel is Trump’s pick to lead the FBI and Kennedy, chosen to head the Department of Health and Human Services, all encountered tough questions during …

Trump ally once again threatens own party as Senate Republicans 'thwart his agenda'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump ally once again threatens own party as Senate Republicans 'thwart his agenda'

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump's nominees for key Cabinet positions faced contentious confirmation hearings, and a key ally who helped spearhead Trump's ground campaign is firing more warning shots — at Republicans. Sen. Bill Cassidy expressed "reservations" about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — nominated for Health and Human Services secretary — over his previous stances on vaccine safety. Gabbard, nominated to become …

Tulsi Gabbard's flub on 'softball question' leaves GOP senator with 'a lot of questions'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard's flub on 'softball question' leaves GOP senator with 'a lot of questions'

Raw Story  

Former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, faced a contentious confirmation hearing on Thursday, and one of her responses left a Republican senator with "a lot of questions." Sen. James Lankford asked Gabbard, "Was he a traitor when he took America's secret and then ran to China and became a Russian citizen?" Andrew …

Tulsi Gabbard confirmation hearing: Well that was a disaster!
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard confirmation hearing: Well that was a disaster!

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Gabbard replied that she had only meant to highlight the “egregiously illegal and unconstitutional programs” that Snowden had exposed—specifically NSA programs that intercepted communications of U.S. citizens—and that his leaks had led to “serious reforms.” A few senators quoted …

Tulsi Gabbard’s hopes of becoming Trump's director of national intelligence rest in the hands of two Republican senators
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard’s hopes of becoming Trump's director of national intelligence rest in the hands of two Republican senators

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation hearing to become Director of National Intelligence …

Tulsi Gabbard Grilled By Skeptical GOP Senators In Senate Confirmation Hearing
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard Grilled By Skeptical GOP Senators In Senate Confirmation Hearing

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as the director of national intelligence, faced tough questions from Republicans during her Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday, including about her past support for Edward Snowden, who leaked information on classified intelligence programs in 2013. When Sen. James Lankford asked Gabbard to reassure the intelligence community by answering, yes or …

Astonishing moment Tulsi Gabbard is screamed at by Democrat Senator as confirmation hearing turns ugly
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Astonishing moment Tulsi Gabbard is screamed at by Democrat Senator as confirmation hearing turns ugly

Daily Mail  

Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump's selection to become director of national intelligence, spent much of her confirmation hearing feuding with a screaming senator over Edward Snowden. One of Trump's most controversial Cabinet selections, lawmakers on the Senate Intelligence Committee fired off inquiries about Gabbard's qualifications and past praise for adversaries of the U.S. government. Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's choice to …

Trump's cabinet picks face intense scrutiny during Senate confirmation hearings
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump's cabinet picks face intense scrutiny during Senate confirmation hearings

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump’s nominees to lead the US intelligence community and the FBI faced intense scrutiny on Thursday during contentious Senate confirmation hearings, as critics highlighted their lack of experience and controversial past decisions Former Representative Tulsi Gabbard, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be director of national intelligence, attends to testify before a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing …

Civil Liberties Groups To Monitor Gabbard, Patel Hearings Thursday
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Civil Liberties Groups To Monitor Gabbard, Patel Hearings Thursday

Huff Post  

Tulsi Gabbard is President Donald Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence. ALLISON ROBBERT via Getty Images With President Donald Trump’s nominees for the directors of national intelligence and the head of the FBI set to appear before Senate committees Thursday, civil liberties advocates may learn something about how Trump plans to approach U.S. government surveillance. Hamadanchy said the …

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee US spy agencies, grilled about Snowden, Syria and Russia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee US spy agencies, grilled about Snowden, Syria and Russia

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump’s pick to be director of national intelligence, faced sharp criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike Thursday during a fiery confirmation hearing focused on her past comments sympathetic to Russia, a meeting with Syria’s now-deposed leader and her past support for government leaker Edward Snowden. President Trump’s reelection is a clear mandate from the …

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee spy agencies, grilled on Snowden, Syria and Russia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee spy agencies, grilled on Snowden, Syria and Russia

LA Times  

Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump’s choice for director of national intelligence, testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump’s pick to be director of national intelligence, faced sharp criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike Thursday during a fiery confirmation hearing focused on her comments sympathetic to Russia, a meeting with Syria’s now-deposed leader and her past support …

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's intel chief pick, grilled on Snowden, Russia and Syria
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's intel chief pick, grilled on Snowden, Russia and Syria

NPR  

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's intel chief pick, grilled on Snowden, Russia and Syria toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images We're following the confirmation hearings for the incoming Trump administration. Here's what happened in the hearing: Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard told the Senate Intelligence Committee she would "end politicization" of the intelligence committee and "rebuild trust through transparency" if confirmed as director of …

Key Trump updates you need to know: RFK, Patel, and Gabbard face hearings
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Key Trump updates you need to know: RFK, Patel, and Gabbard face hearings

Al Jazeera  

Here’s what we know about the Guantanamo Bay announcement, upcoming hearings and other key developments in the Trump administration. Key appointees of United States President Donald Trump to major positions in government, including Tulsi Gabbard and Kashyap Patel, face Senate hearings on Thursday to approve their appointments. Trump also made major announcements about immigration and deportation policies including plans to …

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to oversee US spy agencies, will face grilling at confirmation hearing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to oversee US spy agencies, will face grilling at confirmation hearing

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence, is expected to face tough questions from lawmakers Thursday over past comments about Russia and a 2017 visit with Syria's now-deposed leader. The back-and-forth during Gabbard's confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee could reveal whether she has successfully assuaged concerns from lawmakers of both parties—or whether …

A mysterious meeting with Syrian president is at the center of spy chief’s nomination fight
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A mysterious meeting with Syrian president is at the center of spy chief’s nomination fight

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — When Tulsi Gabbard returned to Washington from a clandestine sit-down with Syria’s then-President Bashar Assad eight years ago this month, she was greeted with a flurry of criticism. A key moment in Gabbard’s eight-year stint on Capitol Hill, the Assad sit-down also provides insights into the nominee’s worldview and is emblematic of an unorthodox and iconoclastic approach to …

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