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Key Takeaways From Tulsi Gabbard’s Confirmation Hearing for Director of National Intelligence

Gabbard’s hearing was a bumpy affair, with the former congresswoman defending past statements on FISA, Snowden, Russia, and surveillance abuses.
Key Takeaways From Tulsi Gabbard’s Confirmation Hearing for Director of National Intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard, nominee for director of national intelligence, testifies before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on Capitol Hill on Jan. 30, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
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Former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, nominee for director of national intelligence, appeared before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on Jan. 30 for her confirmation hearing.

Gabbard previously served in the House as a Democratic representative for Hawaii from 2013 to 2021 and was a member of the House Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, and Armed Services, including its Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations.

Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
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