Tulsi Gabbard: Trump’s Hindu pick for director of national intelligence
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Tulsi Gabbard: Trump’s Hindu pick for director of national intelligence

The Hindu  

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday chose former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to serve as director of national intelligence under his administration. The Republican president-elect Mr. Trump went on to add that Ms. Gabbard, a veteran and one-time Democratic White House contender, would “bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our intelligence community.” Here’s a closer look at Tulsi Gabbard Who is Tulsi Gabbard- First Hindu elected to Congress? Serving four terms, Ms. Gabbard spoke out against her party’s leadership and gained popularity by supporting Senator Bernie Sanders ’ in his 2016 Democratic presidential primary run. Left Democratic party and served in Army National Guard A four-term Congresswoman, 2020 presidential candidate and NYT bestselling author, Ms. Gabbard is a veteran with three deployments to war zones in the Middle East and Africa.

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US Intel Chief Tulsi Gabbard To Visit India During Indo-Pacific Tour To Foster Strong Relations
1 week, 4 days ago

US Intel Chief Tulsi Gabbard To Visit India During Indo-Pacific Tour To Foster Strong Relations

ABP News  

Tulsi Gabbard, the US Director of National Intelligence, said on Monday that she will visit India as part of a “multi-nation” trip to the Indo-Pacific. “Building strong relationships, understanding, and open lines of communication are vital to achieving President Trump's objectives of peace, freedom and prosperity,” she said. According to news agency PTI, her first stop will be Honolulu, where …

U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to visit India
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U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to visit India

The Hindu  

U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Monday said she will visit India as part a “multi-nation” trip to the Indo-Pacific she is undertaking with the aim of building strong relationships and open lines of communication to achieve President Donald Trump's objectives of peace and freedom. “Building strong relationships, understanding, and open lines of communication are vital to achieving …

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard to visit India as part of Indo-Pacific tour
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US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard to visit India as part of Indo-Pacific tour

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard will visit India as part of an Indo-Pacific tour, making her the first senior official from President Donald Trump's administration to do so. Gabbard took to social media platform X, announcing visits to Japan, Thailand, and India, with a brief stop in France before returning to Washington, D.C. She highlighted the …

Tulsi Gabbard slams Europe’s ‘hypocrisy’ and 'anti-freedom policies’ after Trump-Zelenskyy clash
2 weeks, 5 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 …

Look forward to strengthening India-US friendship: Tulsi Gabbard on meeting PM Modi
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1 month, 1 week ago

Look forward to strengthening India-US friendship: Tulsi Gabbard on meeting PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington, DC: US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Friday that it was "honour" to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US and she looked forward to strengthening friendship between two nations. PM Modi noted that Gabbard is a "strong votary" of India-US friendship.PM Modi travelled to the US for a two-day visit at the invitation of …

PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard, calls her strong votary of India-US friendship
1 month, 1 week ago

PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard, calls her strong votary of India-US friendship

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tulsi Gabbard, US Director of National Intelligence, and discussed various aspects of ties between the two countries with focused on enhancing intelligence cooperation in counter-terrorism and emerging threats. Discussions focused on enhancing intelligence cooperation in counter-terrorism, cybersecurity & emerging threats," the post said.Modi arrived in the US capital on Wednesday around 5.30 pm after …

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 …

Who is Tulsi Gabbard, first Hindu to head US intelligence?
1 month, 1 week ago

Who is Tulsi Gabbard, first Hindu to head US intelligence?

India Today  

Tulsi Gabbard was sworn in as the US Director of National Intelligence following a narrow 52-48 Senate vote on Wednesday. Tulsi was the first Hindu in the US Congress but has no links to India She was often mistaken as of Indian-origin because of her religion Tulsi was born in US territory of American Samoa and was raised in Hawaii …

Prime Minister Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard; calls her 'strong votary' of India-US friendship
1 month, 1 week ago

Prime Minister Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard; calls her 'strong votary' of India-US friendship

New Indian Express  

"Our nations will keep working closely for the benefit of our people and for a better future for our planet," Modi said on X On Wednesday, Gabbard was sworn in as director of national intelligence on Wednesday in the Oval Office, hours after the Senate confirmed her, The Hill reported. Attorney General Pam Bondi administered the oath of office to …

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 …

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 …

'Genuine threat': Backlash hits Tulsi Gabbard as 'Putin's girlfriend' confirmed to Cabinet
1 month, 1 week ago

'Genuine threat': Backlash hits Tulsi Gabbard as 'Putin's girlfriend' confirmed to Cabinet

Raw Story  

Experts and critics expressed alarm Wednesday after former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence. In a 52-48 vote mainly along party lines, the Senate confirmed Gabbard despite her history of promoting Russian talking points. National security analyst Main Wonk concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin "owns Trump" after reflecting on Gabbard's confirmation and …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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
Top News
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 …

'She would be dangerous': Conservative WSJ urges GOP to 'reject' Trump nominee
1 month, 3 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, 3 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, 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 slams Democrats over 'Putin, Modi' puppet charge in fiery speech
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard slams Democrats over 'Putin, Modi' puppet charge in fiery speech

India Today  

Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump’s pick for national intelligence director, vigorously pushed back against the Democratic narrative that she is a puppet for the US President and world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Thursday. "Democrats have accused me of being Trump’s puppet, Putin’s puppet, Assad’s puppet, and Modi’s puppet, but what truly unsettles them …

Tulsi Gabbard’s hopes of becoming Trump's director of national intelligence rest in the hands of two Republican senators
1 month, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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
1 month, 3 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 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 …

Donald Trump's allies push lawmakers to give Tulsi Gabbard top spy job
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

From Pete Hegseth to Marco Rubio - meet Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks ahead of inauguration
2 months ago

From Pete Hegseth to Marco Rubio - meet Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks ahead of inauguration

Live Mint  

Former President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees for his second term are set for Senate confirmation hearings this week, following a contentious series of discussions. In addition to traditional Cabinet roles, Trump has introduced an ambitious initiative aimed at overhauling federal operations, with tech mogul Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy tapped to lead the effort. Sean Duffy for …

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