While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 23, 2026
Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation as the director of national intelligence to care for her husband, who has been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. Her resignation will take effect on June 30, following a meeting with President Trump. Meanwhile, Pakistan's military chief visited Tehran amid ongoing discussions regarding the Middle East conflict.
- ▪Tulsi Gabbard is resigning from her role as director of national intelligence due to her husband's cancer diagnosis.
- ▪Her resignation is effective June 30, 2026, after informing President Trump during an Oval Office meeting.
- ▪Pakistan's military chief arrived in Tehran to mediate discussions related to a new US proposal for the Middle East.
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 23, 2026Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxDirector of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told US President Donald Trump she was stepping away from her role as her husband was suffering from a rare form of bone cancer.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 23, 2026, 06:04 AMUpdated May 23, 2026, 06:05 AMGabbard resigns as director of national intelligenceTulsi Gabbard said on May 22 she is resigning from her job as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, saying her husband had been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and that she was stepping away from her role to help him.Ms Gabbard advised Mr Trump of her intention to step down during an Oval Office meeting on May 22, Fox News Digital…
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