Senator Warner Grills Tulsi Gabbard Over Leaked Yemen War Plans

During a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard faced intense questioning from Senator Mark Warner over her involvement in a leaked group chat concerning military plans against Houthi rebels in Yemen. Warner accused Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe of negligence for discussing sensitive information on an unclassified platform, emphasizing that such behavior could jeopardize national security. Both officials asserted under oath that no classified information was shared in the chat, yet Warner demanded they provide the messages to the committee, arguing that they cannot claim the information is unclassified while simultaneously refusing to disclose it. Gabbard attempted to deflect specifics, citing a review by the National Security Council, which Warner criticized as evasive. Warner's frustration with Gabbard's responses reflects broader concerns about accountability among senior intelligence officials and the handling of classified material. The hearing highlights ongoing tensions and scrutiny facing Trump's administration regarding national security protocols.