Gabbard replied that she had only meant to highlight the “egregiously illegal and unconstitutional programs” that Snowden had exposed—specifically NSA programs that intercepted communications of U.S. citizens—and that his leaks had led to “serious reforms.”

Among the topics that came up: her stance on an electronic surveillance program, her push to drop charges against Edward Snowden and her 2017 meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

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Lawmakers gave DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard more than a half-dozen chances to withdraw past support of Edward Snowden in her confirmation hearing, but she didn't take them.

Among the topics likely to come up at the hearing: her 2017 meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, her friendly positions toward Russia and her push to drop charges against Edward Snowden.

Ms. Gabbard, President Trump’s pick for national intelligence director, was repeatedly asked during a confirmation hearing whether Edward Snowden’s leaks made him a traitor. Ms. Gabbard told senators only that he “broke the law.

Gabbard, former Democratic congresswoman turned Trump loyalist, will head to the Senate Intelligence Committee as she seeks DNI confirmation.

Long before Donald Trump rewarded Tulsi Gabbard’s loyalty with a nomination ... asset,” as Hillary Clinton once famously put it, but Moscow seems gleeful about her selection to lead the ...

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WASHINGTON: Former US Representative Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's choice to be director of national intelligence, faced harsh criticism of her past defence of former NSA contractor Edward Snowden and comments seen as supportive of Russia at a confirmation hearing on Thursday (Jan 30).

Indian tourists may soon travel visa-free to Russia in groups, with discussions underway to establish a 'group-free visa regime' as part of Russia’s tourism boost.