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Tulsi Gabbard faces tough questioning from House members on foreign policy during worldwide threats hearing.
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Tulsi Gabbard faced tough questioning from House members during a worldwide threats hearing, reflecting ongoing scrutiny of her nomination and policy positions. The hearing tested her readiness on major foreign policy challenges including Russia, China, and the Middle East at a critical moment for U.S. intelligence leadership. Gabbard's responses revealed both her alignment with and departures from Trump administration priorities on key geopolitical issues. The exchange underscored persistent concerns among some lawmakers about her past statements on Syria, Ukraine, and intelligence community practices. Her performance during the hearing will likely influence the calculus around her confirmation by the full Senate.
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