Does the U.S. want a director of national intelligence who excuses mass leaking of secrets?

Edward Snowden has lived in Russia for the past 12 years, but a pardon from Trump could see him return to his country of birth.

Gabbard was questioned by Republicans and Democrats alike on her views of Snowden and whether she believes he was a traitor.

Ms. Gabbard, President Trump’s pick for national intelligence director, was repeatedly asked during a confirmation hearing ...

When one lawmaker asked if she believed Mr. Snowden was a traitor, Ms. Gabbard simply said that she was ‘focused on the future.’ ...

Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence, faced sharp criticism from Democrats ...