Tulsi Gabbard, confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence with strong Republican support, was presented with a Captain America shield symbolizing leadership and duty. Gabbard pledges to ensure national security and address political bias in intelligence. Her bipartisan background and commitment to service mark her leadership in overseeing 18 intelligence agencies.
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