From CBS News: Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and other top intelligence officials are testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday at a hearing focused on national security threats facing the U.S.
The hearing is Gabbard’s first public appearance since the resignation of Joe Kent, the head of the National Counterterrorism Center, who stepped down Tuesday to protest the Iran war. Gabbard has a long track record of opposition to war with Iran, and her statement following Kent’s resignation did not say whether she agreed with President Trump’s decision to launch the conflict.
The other officials testifying include CIA Director John Ratcliffe, FBI Director Kash Patel, National Security Agency chief Lt. Gen. William Hartman and Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. Gen. James Adams.
The hearing coincides with the release of the government’s annual report on worldwide threats, which has taken on new significance given the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The officials are also expected to testify before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on Thursday.
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