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.
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Democrats denounce Gabbard for Snowden sympathy
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