Published: May 23, 2026, 07:46 IST | Updated: May 23, 2026, 07:46 IST
Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as Director of National Intelligence (DNI), citing her husband’s rare cancer diagnosis as the reason for stepping down. The announcement comes as a major development in U.S. intelligence leadership, marking an unexpected exit from one of the most sensitive national security positions. Officials are expected to begin the process of appointing a successor while reactions pour in from political leaders.