Gabbard faces tough questions from Republicans over Snowden, surveillance program
Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump’s pick to be DNI, was questioned about her praise for Edward Snowden and her stance on a surveillance program.
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Gabbard’s Hearing Turns Tense Over Snowden Questions
Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, refused to fully denounce the 2013 leaks by Edward J. Snowden, eliciting concern from both parties.The New York Times - 56m -
Gabbard stands firm on Snowden, frustrating key senators
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Gabbard grilled over Assad, Snowden and Russia at hearing for spy job
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Democrats denounce Gabbard for Snowden sympathy
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Tulsi Gabbard's flip-flop on surveillance program will be under the spotlight at hearing for DNI job
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Republicans face a high-stakes clash over Trump's legislative agenda
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Democratic officials facing questions, criticism from Los Angeles area residents over fire response
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