
Tulsi Gabbard will resign from her position as the US director of national intelligence in the Trump administration, citing her husband's recent bone cancer diagnosis. "His strength and love have sustained me through every challenge," she wrote in her resignation letter on Friday. "I cannot in good conscience ask him to face this fight alone while I continue in this demanding and time-consuming position.
Main Idea: Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as US director of national intelligence, and President Donald Trump says she will be missed.
Key Points:
Tulsi Gabbard's exit could slow intelligence leadership and add uncertainty during a tense period on Iran and other security issues.
A new acting director may give the administration a chance to reset intelligence priorities and staffing.
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