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Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, submitted a letter of resignation to President Trump on Friday, saying that she was stepping away to support her husband after he recently was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.

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What happened Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence.
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftTulsi Gabbard, It Is Your Time To GTFO!

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CenterTulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence

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Right / center-rightDNI Tulsi Gabbard Submits Resignation Citing Husband’s Cancer Diagnosis

American Greatness · Right · News report

SEE THE HEADLINES

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AllSidesNews report · May 22, 9:41 PM

Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, submitted a letter of resignation to President Trump on Friday, saying that she was stepping away to support her husband after he recen...

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WonketteOpinion · May 23, 3:01 PM

Tulsi Gabbard, It Is Your Time To GTFO!

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Goodbye Tulsi G, though we never knew you at all...

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American GreatnessNews report · May 22, 7:01 PM

DNI Tulsi Gabbard Submits Resignation Citing Husband’s Cancer Diagnosis

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard submitted her resignation to President Trump Friday, saying she needed to step away from her role due to her […] Source

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WORLD MagazineNews report · May 22, 5:56 PM

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announces resignation

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The New RepublicNews report · May 22, 5:24 PM

Tulsi Gabbard Abruptly Quits After Increased Scrutiny Over Iran

Tulsi Gabbard is resigning from her position as director of national intelligence. Gabbard notified the president of her forthcoming departure during a Cabinet meeting at the Oval Office on...

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Roll CallNews report · May 22, 3:02 PM

Tulsi Gabbard out as DNI but Trump doesn’t tee up a confirmation fight

Former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is resigning from her post as director of national intelligence because of her husband’s cancer battle, President Donald Trump announced Friday. The com...

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