Tulsi Gabbard's Brief Watchlist Inclusion Raises Security Concerns

Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, was briefly placed on a TSA watchlist after her travel and foreign connections raised alarms. While she claimed this was linked to her criticism of Kamala Harris, officials denied this and emphasized the unusual nature of her inclusion given her potential role. The TSA's 'Quiet Skies' program, which flagged her, is distinct from the terrorist watchlist and uses a looser standard. Gabbard's previous controversial foreign policy positions have also added to the scrutiny she faces from GOP senators.