Tulsi Gabbard's Central Role in National Security Developments

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has been at the center of several high-profile national security developments in recent days. Politico reports that Gabbard stayed silent on a demand from House Intelligence Committee Chair Rick Crawford for the immediate recall of a Biden-era intelligence assessment downplaying foreign involvement in anomalous health incidents, also known as Havana Syndrome. Crawford made the call after the death of one of the first suspected victims over the weekend, and he praised Gabbards clear and principled professionalism while revealing his committees three-year investigation led to a criminal referral. An Office of the Director of National Intelligence spokesperson referred questions to Gabbards prior statements condemning the mistreatment and dismissal of those affected.

On the counterterrorism front, The National reports that Gabbard met with US counterterrorism chief Timothy Kent and Special Envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya before Kents trip to Baghdad. Their discussions focused on Iranian-backed militias, border security, smuggling, corruption, and strengthening Iraqi state authority amid efforts to transfer ISIS prisoners from Syria. Kent echoed US priorities to disarm these militias and eliminate the ISIS threat.

Meritalk notes that Gabbard and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth selected Timothy Kosiba as the National Security Agencys 21st deputy director, signaling deeper intelligence community coordination.

These moves come amid broader tensions, including stalled national security funding over Immigration and Customs Enforcement issues and cyber laws tied to Department of Homeland Security bills facing Senate Democratic opposition.

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