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Tulsi Gabbard to resign as US national intelligence director

BBC World Friday 22 May 2026, 20:30 UTC 1 min read
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Tulsi Gabbard is set to resign from her position as US national intelligence director. She stated that her departure is due to her husband's illness.

Gabbard who has been largely out of public view during recent US operations says she is leaving due to her husband's illness.
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