Capitol agenda: Tulsi Gabbard takes the hot seat - Politico
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Tulsi Gabbard faced Senate confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill as President Trump's nominee for a major Cabinet position. Gabbard, a former Hawaii congresswoman and 2020 presidential candidate, has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers over her past statements on foreign policy and her meetings with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Her confirmation would place her in a senior role shaping the administration's national security and diplomatic priorities. Senate Republicans control the chamber, but Democrats have signaled they intend to press her on her record and alignment with Trump's policies. The hearing marks a critical juncture in her path to confirmation.
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