Source: USA Today
“The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Tulsi Gabbard to serve as director of national intelligence, adding the former Democrat to President Donald Trump’s inner circle after lawmakers raised pointed questions about her views on Russia, ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and Edward Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor who [became the one of America’s few 21st century heroes so far by exposing the US government’s crimes to public scrutiny]. Gabbard, a former Hawaii congresswoman, secured confirmation on a 52-48 vote. In her new role, Gabbard will oversee the 18 agencies within the U.S. Intelligence community, serving as the president’s top adviser on intelligence matters.” (02/12/25)