Gabbard is a rare Washington politician who defended the NSA whistleblower. But she has also changed positions and even political parties.

A trio of high-profile hearings took center stage Thursday on Capitol Hill, with senators scrutinizing President Donald Trump’s most contentious remaining nominees. Director of national intelligence pick Tulsi Gabbard and FBI director selection Kash Patel testified for the first time,

Three cabinet nominees ‒ Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel ‒ faced a questions from Senate confirmation hearings Thursday.

Gabbard had her confirmation hearing on Thursday as senators questioned her on her alliances and controversies.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wasn't the only one of President Donald Trump's Cabinet picks to face tough questions on Capitol Hill Thursday.

Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence, has faced tough questions from lawmakers during a fiery confirmation hearing Thursday.

Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel are nominated by Trump for key intelligence roles, preparing for Senate confirmation hearings.

RFK Jr., Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard will try to make their ... MORE: Trump says he'll fire FBI Director Christopher Wray, replace him with longtime ally Kash Patel Democratic Sen.

Thursday marks another day of Senate confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard.

Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr face contentious confirmation hearings - RFK Jr, Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel’s Senate confirmation hearings underway on Capitol Hill

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's nominee for lead the FBI, tried to clarify and distance himself from some of his most controversial statements during his confirmation hearing on Thursday.