Tulsi Gabbard faces a barrage of questions during her confirmation hearing

By Jenna McLaughlin

Published January 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM EST

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's embattled pick for national intelligence director, was grilled about whether she might clash with intelligence officers during her Senate confirmation hearing.

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Jenna McLaughlin is NPR's cybersecurity correspondent, focusing on the intersection of national security and technology.

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