Former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's choice to be director of national intelligence, faced harsh criticism of her past defense of former NSA contractor Edward Snowden and comments seen as supportive of Russia at a confirmation hearing on Thursday.
<p>WASHINGTON  — Former Rep.
</p><p>Senators questioned Gabbard about views seen as echoing Russia's justification of its war against Ukraine, criticism of U.S.
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