Barely a simmer: Trump's nominees avoid grilling and skirt through confirmation process despite initial public outcry
1 month, 3 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 break when Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, the Republican physician who repeatedly grilled Kennedy about promoting the debunked link between vaccines and autism, said he would vote for him. A few hours later, the Senate Intelligence Committee voted behind closed doors to refer Tulsi Gabbard to be Trump’s director of National Intelligence. open image in gallery Donald Trump has faced minimal opposition to his most controversial nominees such as Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. That came after Trump’s contentious confirmation hearing where Republicans questioned her about her past criticism of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allows the U.S. government to gather intelligence on non-U.S. persons outside the United States, as well as her call for Trump to pardon Edward Snowden. But the evidence that Kennedy would continue promoting lies about vaccines came with the fact that Del Bigtree, another anti-vaccine activist was on hand to watch Kennedy’s confirmation vote on Tuesday.

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Tulsi Gabbard slams Europe’s ‘hypocrisy’ and 'anti-freedom policies’ after Trump-Zelenskyy clash
3 weeks, 6 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 …

US Senate confirms Kash Patel to head FBI
1 month, 1 week ago

US Senate confirms Kash Patel to head FBI

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The Republican-controlled US Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel, a staunch loyalist of President Donald Trump, to be director of the FBI, the country's top law enforcement agency. The vote was split along party lines with the exception of two Republican senators, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, who voted not to confirm Patel to head …

Who is Tulsi Gabbard? US Director of National Intelligence appointed by Donald Trump backed Snowden, Syria and Russia
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

US Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence

China Daily  

WASHINGTON -- US Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Hawaii Representative Tulsi Gabbard, who ran for president as a Democrat in 2020, as director of national intelligence. "In my assessment, Tulsi Gabbard failed to demonstrate that she is prepared to assume this tremendous national trust," McConnell said. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence wields significant authority over how the …

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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 3 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, 3 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 …

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, 3 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
Top News
1 month, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

'A little rough': CNN Republican highlights 'a mistake' made by key Trump pick at hearing
1 month, 4 weeks ago

'A little rough': CNN Republican highlights 'a mistake' made by key Trump pick at hearing

Raw Story  

GOP strategist Brad Todd on Friday said that Tulsi Gabbard made herself more difficult to confirm as President Donald Trump's choice to be director of national intelligence this week. While discussing Gabbard's confirmation hearings, Todd said that she did herself no favors by refusing to forcefully condemn Edward Snowden for leaking sensitive government information and then absconding to Russia to …

'She would be dangerous': Conservative WSJ urges GOP to 'reject' Trump nominee
1 month, 4 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, 4 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 …

Tulsi Gabbard's flub on 'softball question' leaves GOP senator with 'a lot of questions'
1 month, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee US spy agencies, grilled about Snowden, Syria and Russia
2 months 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
2 months 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 pick to oversee US spy agencies, will face grilling at confirmation hearing
2 months 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 …

Donald Trump's allies push lawmakers to give Tulsi Gabbard top spy job
2 months ago

Donald Trump's allies push lawmakers to give Tulsi Gabbard top spy job

Hindustan Times  

After Pete Hegseth won confirmation by a single vote to become defense secretary, Donald Trump’s entourage is mobilizing to bolster Tulsi Gabbard, another of the president’s imperiled nominees for a top national security post. If confirmed, Tulsi Gabbard will oversee the 18 US spy agencies, from the CIA and the National Security Agency to the Defense Intelligence Agency, They’re pressing …

Donald Trump’s Most Controversial Cabinet Picks Face Skeptical GOP Senators
2 months ago

Donald Trump’s Most Controversial Cabinet Picks Face Skeptical GOP Senators

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― If two of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees represent the political gains he’s made over the course of his decade in politics, it would be a pair of former Democrats who endorsed him in 2024 and are now up for top jobs in his administration: Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Former Rep. Tulsi …

Trump’s week of dicey nominations
2 months ago

Trump’s week of dicey nominations

Politico  

Trump’s week of dicey nominations President Donald Trump greets Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his selection for Health and Human Services secretary, at a rally. | Alex Brandon/AP CONFIRMATION COMPLICATIONS — After squeaking out a confirmation victory on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s nomination last week, this week doesn’t get any easier for President Donald Trump’s most controversial Cabinet nominees. — Acting …

McConnell's 'conspicuous silence' rattles key Trump nominee: report
2 months, 1 week ago

McConnell's 'conspicuous silence' rattles key Trump nominee: report

Raw Story  

A powerful Republican senator's "conspicuous silence" is proving worrisome for President-elect Donald Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, according to a report. To boot, critics have said her past remarks about Russia's invasion of Ukraine could undermine U.S. security and intelligence partnerships — and some have even gone as far as accusing her of parroting Russian propaganda. And now, …

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

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