Any one of those resume bullet points might be enough to sink her precariously perched nomination, but in her confirmation hearing today it was Edward Snowden that dominated the discussion. Judging from the line of questioning from senators in both parties,

Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump’s pick to be the US spy chief, ran into bipartisan criticism over an episode from the past — her championing of Edward Snowden, who rocked the intelligence world 12 years ago with his disclosure of top-secret US spy programs.

A jet with 60 passengers and four crew members aboard collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington. Helicopters from law enforcement agencies across the region flew over the scene in search of survivors.

Trump on Thursday criticized hiring practices of his predecessor that promoted diversity, equity and inclusion.

The president offered no evidence to support his accusations, striking a partisan note just after calling for national unity and grieving.