Tulsi Gabbard

February 13, 2025 8:26 AM

PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard, discusses counter-terrorism cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tulsi Gabbard, the newly appointed US Director of National Intelligence, during his visit to Washington, where they discussed strengthening intelligence cooperation between India and the US, particularly in counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, and emerging threats. PM Modi congratulated Gabbard, a Hindu-American and former Congresswoman, on her confirmation as the country’s top intelligence official. "Met USA's Director of National Intelligence, @TulsiGabbard, in...

February 12, 2025 11:17 PM

Gabbard confirmed as US intel chief in latest victory for Trump

Tulsi Gabbard, a former U.S. representative with little intelligence experience, was confirmed as the top U.S. spy on Wednesday, as Republicans lined up behind a nominee once seen as among President Donald Trump's most controversial picks. The Senate voted 52 to 48, mostly along party lines, to confirm Gabbard to the position overseeing the 18-agency intelligence community and acting as Trump's top adviser on intelligence issues. The only Republican to vote against Gabbard was Senator Mitch Mc...

February 11, 2025 1:00 PM

Gabbard clears Senate hurdle, heads to confirmation as top US spy

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. The Senate voted 52-46 on a procedural measure to limit debate on the closely watched nomination, more than the simple majority needed to clear the way for the 100-member chamber to vote on her confirmation later this week. The vote ...

January 31, 2025 1:14 PM

Gabbard faces criticism over Russia, Snowden in intelligence confirmation hearing

Former U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's choice to be director of national intelligence, faced harsh criticism of her past defense of former NSA contractor Edward Snowden and comments seen as supportive of Russia at a confirmation hearing on Thursday. Both Republicans and Democrats have expressed doubts about the choice of Gabbard, a 43-year-old former Democrat and combat veteran without deep intelligence experience, to serve as the nation's top spy overseeing all 18 U...

November 16, 2024 9:28 AM

FM Nirmala Sitharaman congratulates Tulsi Gabbard on appointment as U.S. Director of National Intelligence

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman extended her congratulations to Tulsi Gabbard on her appointment as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in the United States. In a post on X, Sitharaman praised Gabbard’s service and dedication, saying, "Congratulations @TulsiGabbard on being selected to serve as Director of National Intelligence. For 21 years, you served the USA as a soldier, becoming a Lt. Colonel in the Army Reserve. In my few interactions with you, I have been impressed by...

November 14, 2024 9:30 AM

Trump taps loyalists Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth for top jobs despite limited qualifications

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump chose loyalists with little experience for several key cabinet positions on Wednesday, stunning some allies and making clear that he is serious about reshaping - and in some cases testing - America's institutions. Trump's choice of congressman Matt Gaetz, 42, for U.S. attorney general, America's top law enforcement officer, was a surprising pick. The former attorney has never worked in the Justice Department, or as a prosecutor, and was investigated by the Ju...