Senators are expected to ask about her defense of the former government contractor, who released reams of data on U.S. surveillance programs and fled to Russia.

Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, addressed the "lies and smears" of her opponents in her confirmation hearing.

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s DNI nominee, faces scrutiny over past comments on Syria, Russia, surveillance, and Trump. Her evolving stances on foreign policy, intelligence, and support for Trump raise bipartisan concerns ahead of confirmation.

Former US Representative Tulsi Gabbard promises to bring ‘fresh eyes’ to federal intelligence agencies if confirmed despite criticism, doubts from lawmakers

Jan. 30 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's choice to direct U.S. intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, faced senators from both sides of the aisle who expressed concern about her support for Edward Snowden during a confirmation hearing Thursday.

President Donald Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence faced tough questions from lawmakers during a fiery confirmation hearing Thursday.

Perhaps none of President Trump’s picks for his new cabinet embody his worldview better than former Representative Tulsi Gabbard.

Democratic Virginia Sen. Mark Warner, who sits on the Senate Intelligence Committee, grilled Tulsi Gabbard on her previous remarks praising Edward Snowden.

Senators are publicly questioning Gabbard in a hearing.

DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard slammed claims that she is puppet of President Donald Trump or Russia's Vladimir Putin in her opening remarks before the Senate Intelligence Committee.

The Senate is set to publicly question Gabbard in a hearing on Jan. 30.

Gabbard’s steadfast stance reflects her long-held commitment to civil liberties and government transparency.