The U.S. Senate voted to confirm former Representative Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Wednesday, the nation’s top intelligence official. Following her confirmation, the Senate moved to consider the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii and 2020 presidential candidate, was confirmed in a bipartisan vote, with lawmakers praising her military background and foreign policy expertise.
Gabbard, who served in the Army National Guard and deployed to Iraq, brings a unique perspective to the role, which oversees the nation’s 18 intelligence agencies.
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Gabbard’s confirmation comes at a critical time, as the U.S. grapples with evolving threats from foreign adversaries, including China, Russia, and Iran. In her confirmation hearings, Gabbard emphasized the need for a nonpartisan approach to intelligence gathering and analysis, pledging to prioritize the safety and security of the American people.
Following Gabbard’s confirmation, the Senate turned its attention to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the environmental activist and prominent vaccine skeptic nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Kennedy’s nomination has been met with both enthusiasm and controversy, reflecting the deep divisions over public health policy in the United States.
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