Trump polled advisors on whether to fire Tulsi Gabbard as well as Bondi: report Following Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi's dramatic exits, president was said to be mulling dismissing Gabbard as well The Independent UK · Apr 2
Is Donald Trump about to fire Tulsi Gabbard? Report says intelligence chief was reluctant to support Iran war Fresh questions are swirling around the future of Tulsi Gabbard after Donald Trump privately sounded out advisers on whether she should remain in one of the administration’s most sensitive roles. The Times of India · Apr 2
Trump Reportedly Frustrated At Tulsi Gabbard, Wondering Whether To Replace Her President Donald Trump is frustrated at Director of National Intelligence head Tulsi Gabbard and has asked administration officials about whether he should replace her, according to a new report. International Business Times · Apr 2
Trump polled advisers about replacing Tulsi Gabbard as intelligence chief Exclusive: Pressure intensifies for Gabbard after president’s displeasure with Iran war testimony The Guardian - US · Apr 2
Florida and Mississippi governors sign proof-of-citizenship voting bills Four states have now signed such legislation as Trump’s Save Act languishes in Senate with little chance of passage The Guardian - US · Apr 1
‘A little bit different’: Donald Trump just threw Tulsi Gabbard under the bus on Air Force One, and she doesn’t even know it yet Same team, different playbook We Got This Covered · Mar 30
Hacked hospitals, hidden spyware: Iran conflict shows how digital fight is ingrained in warfare Iran has turned to its cyber operations to make up for its military disadvantages in its conflict with Israel and the U.S. Since the war began last month, hackers supporting Iran have launched thousands of cyberattacks on companies and organizations in both the U.S. and Israel, seeking to undermine the… The Independent UK · Mar 29
How an election conspiracy theorist has Trump’s ear on voting laws and midterms Peter Ticktin, a Florida lawyer, is promoting a legally dubious plan experts say could sharply restrict voting rights The Guardian - US · Mar 27
U.S. actions in Iran are politically motivated, not the result of intelligence failures Intelligence agencies are often blamed when the use of military force has an unexpected or negative outcome. Pundits often argue leaders end up in difficult situations because they are not fully informed, or intelligence agencies got it wrong. The Conversation · Mar 25
Joe Kent responds to leaking allegations and Tulsi Gabbard’s view on Iran war in wild Mark Levin interview Ex-counterterrorism official, who resigned from Trump administration in protest last week, accused of being ‘extremely conspiratorial’ by conservative radio host in testy exchange The Independent UK · Mar 24
How the National Security Council typically functions to plan and fully assess risks when presidents consider going to war Three weeks into the U.S. war with Iran, it seems increasingly evident that President Donald Trump and his administration miscalculated how Iran would respond to attacks. The Conversation · Mar 24
If America strikes us, we should attack Indian cities like Delhi and Mumbai: Ex-Pak envoy Former Pakistani envoy Abdul Basit stated that striking Indian cities like New Delhi and Mumbai would be Islamabad's "default move" if Pakistan were attacked by the US. He asserted that Pakistan's nuclear deterrence is India-specific, not aimed at the US, and that any aggression would be met with retaliation against… The Times of India · Mar 22
Tulsi Gabbard’s Iran pivot The DNI who once sold shirts that read "No War With Iran" is now apparently all in on Donald Trump's war of choice Salon · Mar 22
US counter-terrorism chief who resigned says he fears retaliation but has no regrets Joe Kent, who left Trump administration over Iran war, tells Megyn Kelly ‘facts are on my side’ amid FBI investigation The Guardian - US · Mar 21
We Got This Covered · Mar 21 Laura Loomer predicts Tulsi Gabbard’s downfall as Donald Trump’s loyal cheerleader fails to bend a knee Will another MAGA player bite the dust?
The Times of India · Mar 21 'Cause for concern': Pakistan points to India after US calls Islamabad's nukes a threat Pakistan has denied posing a nuclear threat to the US, asserting its arsenal is solely for deterrence against India. Islamabad also dismissed being labelled a 'rogue state' by an Israeli envoy. US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard had listed Pakistan alongside Iran, China, Russia, and North Korea as threats due to…
The Guardian - US · Mar 20 Gabbard testimony on Puerto Rico voting machines raises questions about role of Venezuela conspiracy theory National intelligence director said voting machine seizure was requested by US attorney in Puerto Rico – who’s been trying to revive 2020 election conspiracy theory
The Mary Sue · Mar 19 Director of National Intelligence leaves imminent threat calls to Trump’s discretion Sen. Jon Ossoff from Georgia asked a few crucial questions of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard about matters of security and the alleged “imminent threat” posed by Iran. Gabbard’s responses raise concerns about her overall competence for her role.
We Got This Covered · Mar 19 Tulsi Gabbard put Pakistan on a missile threat list next to Russia and North Korea Where did that come from?
The Guardian - US · Mar 19 Strike on Iran gasfield exposes US-Israel rift as Trump claims he did not know US president says he told Netanyahu ‘don’t do that’ as he distances himself from attack that has angered Gulf allies
We Got This Covered · Mar 19 Donald Trump cooked a story to justify U.S. Iran attacks, but forgot to share the tale with his own intelligence chiefs Even lying needs brain cells.
The Guardian - US · Mar 19 Stephen Colbert on DHS pick Markwayne Mullin: ‘Has a history of being real dumb and real angry about it’ Late-night hosts discussed the confirmation hearing for Trump’s new homeland security pick, the about-face by Republicans on Iran and the war’s sticker-shock for ordinary Americans
The Times of India · Mar 19 Trump-Netanyahu split out in open? Intel chief says Israel's goals in Iran not same as US US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard revealed differing objectives between the US and Israel in their campaign against Iran. While President Trump aims to destroy Iran's missile capabilities and navy, Israel focuses on disabling its leadership.
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Trump intel chief Tulsi Gabbard and CIA’s Ratcliffe contradict key missile-strike justification for Iran war: Recap Thursday’s hearing comes a day after the Director of National Intelligence testified before the Senate, alongside CIA Director John Ratcliffe and FBI chief Kash Patel
The Times of India · Mar 19 Did Iran pose an 'imminent threat'? How Tulsi Gabbard struggled to defend Trump war during Senate Hearing Among Washington aides, there's a joke that DNI stands for Do Not Invite...