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Schumer criticizes Republicans for supporting Gabbard

The Senate voted to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. Ahead of the vote, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Senate Republicans for supporting Gabbard.

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