Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as US director of national intelligence
The former congresswoman was seen as one of Trump’s most controversial picks by Republicans and Democrats alike.

The former congresswoman was seen as one of Trump’s most controversial picks by Republicans and Democrats alike.
Justice Department says Snowden violated nondisclosure agreements by publishing ‘Permanent Record’ without gov’t review.
Vanessa Rodel and her daughter Keana, 7, arrived in Toronto on Monday night after years of harassment in Hong Kong.
The man, who blew the lid on US mass spying programme, says accepting too much government surveillance posed risks.
The NSA intelligence agency spied on Al Jazeera in 2006, when George Bush criticised the network for its reporting.
Whistle-blowers should be aware of how politicians use their leaks, but governments must protect – not punish – them.
The latest CIA leak proves that state actors no longer get to decide who can be privy to information stamped ‘secret’.
At least four asylum seekers who hosted the US whistle-blower in Hong Kong say they have been targeted.
President Barack Obama set a precedent with a fierce crackdown on whistle-blowers.
Snowden’s revelations didn’t preclude the passing of the most invasive surveillance law in the UK.
With Trump’s presidency, Edward Snowden may be compelled to leave Russia the way he entered it.