From Pete Hegseth to Marco Rubio - meet Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks ahead of inauguration
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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 Transportation Secretary Former congressman Sean Duffy, 53, pledged to oversee infrastructure projects, including electric vehicle policies, while advancing Trump’s rollback of emissions standards. Russ Vought for Budget Director Vought, 48, a key architect of Trump’s government overhaul plan, defended sharp spending cuts and regulatory rollbacks as central to his budget strategy. Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser Without needing Senate confirmation, Congressman Mike Waltz, 50, will play a key role in shaping U.S. defense strategy, particularly against China’s military ambitions.

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Noem taps new immigration enforcement leaders and moves to identify leakers
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Noem taps new immigration enforcement leaders and moves to identify leakers

Associated Press  

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Sunday announced new leadership at the agency tasked with immigration enforcement as she also pledged to step up lie detector tests on employees to identify those who may be leaking information about operations to the media. “The authorities that I have under the Department of Homeland Security are broad and extensive and I plan …

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 …

Who is Tulsi Gabbard, first Hindu to head US intelligence?
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 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 …

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 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 rejoices Kristi Noem's confirmation as Secy of Homeland Security with 3-word bold message; What's next for her?
2 months ago

Trump rejoices Kristi Noem's confirmation as Secy of Homeland Security with 3-word bold message; What's next for her?

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump sent out a three-word statement to the nation following Kristi Noem's confirmation as the US Secretary of Homeland Security: “America is back.” Kristi Noem, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of Homeland Security nominee, testifies during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 17, 2025. Kristi Noem's swearing-in and …

US Senate confirms nomination of Kristi Noem as head of the Department of Homeland Security
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2 months ago

US Senate confirms nomination of Kristi Noem as head of the Department of Homeland Security

Firstpost  

After Pete Hegseth, the US Senate confirmed the nomination of Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security. During the Senate voting, the Republican lawmakers unanimously supported Noem’s bid and even got support from seven Democrats, including John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, Tim Kaine of Virginia, Andy Kim of New Jersey, Gary Peters of Michigan, Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, …

U.S. Senate confirms Noem as Trump’s Homeland Security Secretary
2 months ago

U.S. Senate confirms Noem as Trump’s Homeland Security Secretary

The Hindu  

The U.S. Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary on Saturday, putting the South Dakota Governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump's plans to clamp down on illegal immigration. In a statement afterward, she pledged “to secure our southern border and fix our broken immigration system” while working to …

US Senate confirms Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary
Top News
2 months ago

US Senate confirms Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary

China Daily  

WASHINGTON -- US Senate on Saturday confirmed South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, assigning her the responsibility of enforcing stricter immigration policies, one of Donald Trump's administration's key objectives. "One of my top priorities is achieving President Trump's mandate from the American people to secure our southern border and fix our broken …

Senate heads toward confirming Kristi Noem as Trump’s homeland security secretary
Top News
2 months ago

Senate heads toward confirming Kristi Noem as Trump’s homeland security secretary

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate is heading towards a vote on confirming South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary, placing her at the head of a sprawling agency that will be essential to both national security and President Donald Trump’s plans to squash illegal immigration. Republicans were determined to barrel through on Noem’s confirmation, threatening to keep the Senate …

Senate confirms Kristi Noem as Trump's Secretary of Homeland Security
Trending News
2 months ago

Senate confirms Kristi Noem as Trump's Secretary of Homeland Security

NPR  

Senate confirms Kristi Noem as Trump's Secretary of Homeland Security toggle caption Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images The Senate confirmed South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Saturday to serve as the Secretary of Homeland Security, putting her in charge of executing one of President Trump's biggest priorities in his second term: cracking down on immigration. Sponsor Message Noem is set to lead …

Senate confirms Kristi Noem as Trump’s secretary of Homeland Security
2 months ago

Senate confirms Kristi Noem as Trump’s secretary of Homeland Security

LA Times  

Kristi Noem, the former South Dakota governor, was confirmed Saturday as secretary of Homeland Security. The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as secretary of Homeland Security, putting the former South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Trump’s plans to clamp down on illegal immigration. In a statement after her confirmation, she …

Kristi Noem confirmed as homeland security secretary
2 months ago

Kristi Noem confirmed as homeland security secretary

Salon  

The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security on Saturday morning, solidifying a crucial staffing post in President Donald Trump's Cabinet as he plans to carry out mass deportations. The former South Dakota Governor will take a prominent role in leading Trump’s mass deportation efforts alongside Tom Homan, whom Trump appointed as “border czar.” Noem, once …

US Senate confirms Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary
2 months ago

US Senate confirms Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary

Al Jazeera  

Noem takes charge of a sprawling agency that deals with a host of crucial issues like immigration and customs. The US Senate has confirmed Kristi Noem as the homeland security secretary, putting the South Dakota governor at the helm of a key agency in President Donald Trump’s push to crack down on irregular immigration. Legislators voted 59-34 on Saturday to …

The Trumpverse: The men and women who will turn MAGA dreams into reality
2 months ago

The Trumpverse: The men and women who will turn MAGA dreams into reality

Firstpost  

Donald Trump is back. Doge chief — Elon Musk Through his campaigning days and transition period, there’s been one man besides Donald Trump and that’s Elon Musk — the world’s richest man and owner of X and Tesla. He’s been the public face of Trump’s “zero tolerance” immigration policies during the first term — by being the one who broke …

US Senate confirms Noem as homeland security chief
2 months, 1 week ago

US Senate confirms Noem as homeland security chief

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump's planned immigration crackdown will be in the spotlight during a U.S. Senate confirmation hearing on Friday for his Homeland Security secretary pick, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, a Republican who mirrors his hardline views. During a confirmation hearing for his Homeland Security secretary nominee, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, a Republican who shares his extreme views, the …

Kristi Noem, Trump’s Homeland Security pick, faces senators’ scrutiny on immigration
2 months, 1 week ago

Kristi Noem, Trump’s Homeland Security pick, faces senators’ scrutiny on immigration

LA Times  

Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be Homeland Security secretary, appears before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Friday. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, the Republican chair of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, said he would be looking for Noem “to lead an agency that has lost its way.” Her supporters said Friday her background of …

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 …

Trump mulls failed candidate with white nationalist ties for key security role: report
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump mulls failed candidate with white nationalist ties for key security role: report

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump is leaning toward another controversial pick for a crucial national security position in his administration, Politico reported Tuesday. Specifically, two sources report that Trump wants to hire far-right former congressional candidate Joe Kent to head up the National Counterterrorism Center, the agency that advises law enforcement on terrorism and fights terror plots both domestic and international. "Kent, …

Ex-FBI, CIA head asks Senate to reject Trump's picks for bureau, spy chief– Kash Patel & Tulsi Gabbard
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ex-FBI, CIA head asks Senate to reject Trump's picks for bureau, spy chief– Kash Patel & Tulsi Gabbard

Firstpost  

A respected figure in national security circles, William Webster raised questions on Kash Patel’s partisanship and Tulsi Gabbard’s lack of experience Former FBI and CIA chief William Webster has urged the Senate to reject Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's picks for the FBI and the CIA. Images: Reuters William Webster, the only person to lead both the FBI and …

Tulsi Gabbard's uphill battle to win confirmation as the nation's top intel chief
3 months, 1 week ago

Tulsi Gabbard's uphill battle to win confirmation as the nation's top intel chief

NPR  

Tulsi Gabbard's uphill battle to win confirmation as the nation's top intel chief Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat who joined the Republican party this year, is facing an uphill battle to win Senate confirmation as country's top intel chief. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Senators have spent the past several weeks meeting with President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks that include some more …

Senators urged to examine Tulsi Gabbard’s ‘deep and intense’ ties to Hawaii sect
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Senators urged to examine Tulsi Gabbard’s ‘deep and intense’ ties to Hawaii sect

Raw Story  

A former member of a secretive Hawaiʻi religious sect is warning members of Congress about the potential dangers of confirming Tulsi Gabbard as President-elect Donald Trump’s next director of national intelligence. Van Duyn says she worries that Gabbard is still under Butler’s influence, which could compromise national security, noting in her letter that she suspects that any sensitive intelligence Gabbard …

Trump's controversial picks Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard visit Senate for support
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump's controversial picks Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard visit Senate for support

India Today  

Two of President-elect Donald Trump's most controversial nominees, Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard, sought support from US senators on Monday, but it remained uncertain whether they would get the near-unanimous Republican backing they will need to win confirmation. Former Fox News personality Hegseth held a second meeting with Senator Joni Ernst, a combat veteran and sexual assault survivor seen as …

Tulsi Gabbard likely to face bumpy ride in Senate as ex-US officials lambast her for alleged ‘sympathy for dictators'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard likely to face bumpy ride in Senate as ex-US officials lambast her for alleged ‘sympathy for dictators'

Hindustan Times  

The Senate has been urged to hold private briefings on Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, due to her alleged “sympathy for dictators like Vladimir Putin and Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad” and other issues. Tulsi Gabbard earlier denounced Trump's choice to kill Iranian general Qassem Suleimani as a “illegal and unconstitutional act of war.” In an …

Tulsi Gabbard suffers from 'dictator sympathy', allege 100 US ex-officials
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard suffers from 'dictator sympathy', allege 100 US ex-officials

India Today  

As many as 100 former diplomats, intelligence, and national security officials of the US have urged the Senate to hold a closed-door briefing on President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. They have cited concerns over Gabbard's alleged "sympathy for dictators like Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad", and her lack of experience …

Former officials urge closed-door Senate hearings on Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for intel chief
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Former officials urge closed-door Senate hearings on Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for intel chief

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Nearly 100 former senior U.S. diplomats and intelligence and national security officials have urged Senate leaders to schedule closed-door hearings to allow for a full review of the government’s files on former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump’s pick to be national intelligence director. The former officials, who served in both Democratic and Republican administrations, said they were “alarmed” …

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