Gabbard, an Army Reserve officer whose antiwar views are seen as sympathetic to Moscow, is considered an unconventional choice to lead U.S. spy agencies.

President-elect Trump announced Wednesday that former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard would serve as his director of national intelligence, a remarkable turnaround for a former Democrat accused of

President-elect Donald Trump has named Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman and vocal supporter, as his choice for director of national intelligence. If confirmed, Gabbard would be the first person of color to hold the position, created under President George W. Bush.