By LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard faced fresh scrutiny Monday on Capitol Hill about her proximity to Russian-ally Syria amid the sudden collapse of that country’s hardline Assad rule. Gabbard ignored shouted questions about her 2017 visit to war-torn Syria as she ducked into one of several private meetings with senators who are being asked to confirm Trump’s unusual nominees . Related Articles National Politics | Trump promises to end birthright citizenship: What is it and could he do it? National Politics | Trump has flip-flopped on abortion policy. His appointees may offer clues to what happens next National Politics | In promising to shake up Washington, Trump is in a class of his own National Politics | Election Day has long passed. In some states, legislatures are working to undermine the results National Politics | Trump taps his attorney Alina Habba to serve as counselor to the president But the Democrat-turned-Republican Army National Reserve lieutenant colonel delivered a statement in which she reiterated her support for Trump’s America First approach to national security and a more limited U.S. military footprint overseas. “I want to address the issue that’s in the headlines right now: I stand in full support and wholeheartedly agree with the statements that President Trump has made over these last few days with regards to the developments in Syria,” Gabbard said exiting a Senate meeting. The incoming president’s Cabinet and top administrative choices are dividing his Republican allies and drawing concern , if not full opposition, from Democrats and others. Not just Gabbard, but other Trump nominees including Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth, were back at the Capitol ahead of what is expected to be volatile confirmation hearings next year. The incoming president is working to put his team in place for an ambitious agenda of mass immigrant deportations, firing federal workers and rollbacks of U.S. support for Ukraine and NATO allies. “We’re going to sit down and visit, that’s what this is all about,” said Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., as he welcomed Gabbard into his office. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary pick Hegseth appeared to be picking up support from once-skeptical senators, the former Army National Guard major denying sexual misconduct allegations and pledging not to drink alcohol if he is confirmed. The president-elect’s choice to lead the FBI, Kash Patel , who has written extensively about locking up Trump’s foes and proposed dismantling the Federal Bureau of Investigation, launched his first visits with senators Monday. “I expect our Republican Senate is going to confirm all of President Trump’s nominees,” said Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., on social media. Despite widespread concern about the nominees’ qualifications and demeanors for the jobs that are among the highest positions in the U.S. government, Trump’s team is portraying the criticism against them as nothing more than political smears and innuendo. Showing that concern, nearly 100 former senior U.S. diplomats and intelligence and national security officials have urged Senate leaders to schedule closed-door hearings to allow for a full review of the government’s files on Gabbard. Trump’s allies have described the criticisms of Hegseth in particular as similar to those lodged against Brett Kavanaugh, the former president’s Supreme Court nominee who denied a sexual assault allegation and went on to be confirmed during Trump’s first term in office. Said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., about Hegseth: “Anonymous accusations are trying to destroy reputations again. We saw this with Kavanaugh. I won’t stand for it.” One widely watched Republican, Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, herself a former Army National Guard lieutenant colonel and sexual assault survivor who had been criticized by Trump allies for her cool reception to Hegseth, appeared more open to him after their follow-up meeting Monday. “I appreciate Pete Hegseth’s responsiveness and respect for the process,” Ernst said in a statement. Ernst said that following “encouraging conversations,” he had committed to selecting a senior official who will “prioritize and strengthen my work to prevent sexual assault within the ranks. As I support Pete through this process, I look forward to a fair hearing based on truth, not anonymous sources.” Ernst also had praise for Patel — “He shares my passion for shaking up federal agencies” — and for Gabbard. Once a rising Democratic star, Gabbard, who represented Hawaii in Congress, arrived a decade ago in Washington, her surfboard in tow, a new generation of potential leaders. She ran unsuccessfully for president in 2020. But Gabbard abruptly left the party and briefly became an independent before joining with Trump’s 2024 campaign as one of his enthusiasts, in large part over his disdain for U.S. involvement overseas and opposition to helping Ukraine battle Russia. Her visit to Syria to meet with then-President Bashar Assad around the time of Trump’s first inauguration during the country’s bloody civil war stunned her former colleagues and the Washington national security establishment. The U.S. had severed diplomatic relations with Syria. Her visit was seen by some as legitimizing a brutal leader who was accused of war crimes. Gabbard has defended the trip, saying it’s important to open dialogue, but critics hear in her commentary echoes of Russia-fueled talking points. Assad fled to Moscow over the weekend after Islamist rebels overtook Syria in a surprise attack, ending his family’s five decades of rule. She said her own views have been shaped by “my multiple deployments and seeing firsthand the cost of war and the threat of Islamist terrorism.” Gabbard said, “It’s one of the many reasons why I appreciate President Trump’s leadership and his election, where he is fully committed, as he has said over and over, to bring about an end to wars.” Last week, the nearly 100 former officials, who served in both Democratic and Republican administrations, said in the letter to Senate leaders they were “alarmed” by the choice of Gabbard to oversee all 18 U.S. intelligence agencies. They said her past actions “call into question her ability to deliver unbiased intelligence briefings to the President, Congress, and to the entire national security apparatus.” The Office of the Director of National Intelligence was created after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks to coordinate the nation’s intelligence agencies and act as the president’s main intelligence adviser. Associated Press writer Stephen Groves contributed to this report.
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SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks rode their dominant defense to a big win over a division rival to vault into first place in the NFC West. No, it isn’t 2013. These are the 2024 Seahawks, who, after struggling mightily against the run earlier this season, held the visiting Arizona Cardinals to 49 rushing yards in Sunday's 16-6 victory . The defensive line kept Kyler Murray under consistent pressure thanks to a dominant performance from Leonard Williams, the secondary flew around to smack away passes, and safety Coby Bryant scored on a 69-yard pick-6. Sunday's defensive performance was reminiscent of the Seahawks of a decade ago and a promising sign that first-year coach Mike Macdonald’s system is starting to click. Macdonald, who coordinated Baltimore's NFL-best defense last year, was leading one of the worst rush defenses in the league earlier this season. But Seattle consistently stuffed the Cardinals, who came in as the fifth-best running team in the league at 149.4 yards per game. “Three games in a row now we played pretty decent on defense,” Macdonald said. “There is an expectation and standard here throughout the course of our Seahawks history that we’re trying to live up to and build on. So that’s the idea.” At 6-5, the Seahawks drew even with the Cardinals in the tightly bunched division. The teams play each other again in two weeks at Arizona. Last month's trade for linebacker Ernest Jones IV has clearly paid off. Seattle hasn't allowed a running back to rush for more than 79 yards since its Week 8 loss to Buffalo, which was Jones' first game in a Seahawks uniform. He has led the team in tackles in every game he's played and has helped resurrect the run defense. The Seahawks' run game continues to underperform. Seattle got 65 yards on the ground Sunday, with the Cardinals holding Kenneth Walker III to 41 yards on 16 attempts. Zach Charbonnet had 22 yards on six carries. Walker hasn’t topped 100 yards since Week 1. Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb needs to think of something different to get the running backs involved. Williams single-handedly disrupted the Cardinals with 2 1/2 sacks, four quarterback hits, three tackles for loss and one pass defensed. “I thought he was dominant,” Macdonald said. “I knew he played great and then I looked at the stat line and he played out of his mind.” The Seahawks finished with five sacks, seven quarterback hits, five tackles for loss and six pass deflections against the Cardinals, shutting down a team that had averaged 29.3 points over its previous three games. Geno Smith finished with 254 yards passing and a touchdown, but he threw another momentum-stalling interception. Smith was picked off on a third-and-6 play on the Arizona 18-yard line at the start of the fourth quarter, ending an 11-play, 73-yard drive. Smith has an NFL-most 12 interceptions this season, more than in either of his previous two seasons as the Seahawks' full-time starter. “That was a huge drive for us. ... Obviously made a terrible mistake down there, something I got to clean up,” Smith said. “But it was a big drive. We wanted to put the game ahead at least two scores.” The offensive line has contributed to the problem. Guard Anthony Bradford left with an ankle injury, and the line struggled to protect Smith, who was sacked five times. Macdonald said Bradford is expected to miss next week's game. 77 — Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the team with six catches for 77 yards and a touchdown, marking the fourth consecutive game that Smith-Njigba has led the team in receptions. He topped 100 yards receiving in the previous two games. “He’s getting open,” Smith said. “He’s catching the ball. He’s doing a great job in the screen game. All-around great player. I just think the way that teams are playing us coverage-wise, I feel like it’s the ultimate sign of respect.” The Seahawks play at the struggling New York Jets on Sunday. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflAfter Pawar, Lalu backs Didi to lead INDIA bloc
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Needing to hold on to the ball late, fourth-ranked Penn State made the plays it needed to for its great escape and keep its playoff hopes alive on Saturday night. A dreadful 1-for-11 on third down, the Nittany Lions came up with three huge fourth-down conversions on their final drive, and managed the three timeouts at their disposal to effectively run out the clock for a 26-25 at Minnesota pn Saturday night. With the win, the Nittany Lions finish the regular season 5-0 on the road for the first time since 1994. They are now 10-1 overall and host Maryland in next week's season finale. "We just wanted to end the game on our terms," Penn State coach James Franklin said. "We had (an extra point) earlier in the game that they returned 93 yards, or whatever it was. We wanted to be able to possess the ball with the game on the line, and you've got to be able to get one yard, and we've been able to do that for the most part this season." Facing a fourth-and-1 with 3:38 left, the Nittany Lions faked a punt — direct snapping to upman Luke Reynolds, who scampered 32 yards to extend the drive. Having punted the ball away on fourth down earlier in the game in short yardage situation, Franklin and the Nittany Lions' gutsy gamble paid off. "(Offensive lineman) Dom Rulli deserves a ton of credit," Franklin said. "He's the quarterback of that play. We've called it in other games this year, but unless you have the right look, you can't run it. Typically, they're going to be in safe. They had their defense on the field. I thought it was going to be safe again. And then, when we ran our punt team on, they ran their punt return team out, so I thought we had a chance. "And then, the look allowed us to run it. Luke Reynolds, that was a huge play for him." On the second conversion, Drew Allar rammed forward for 2 yards on another fourth-and-1 for a first down. Then, on the final play with 26 seconds left, Allar found Tyler Warren wide open on the left side for 11 yards on fourth down and the Nittany Lions ran out the clock. "He goes to the backside, we make the surrender call, which means once you get the first down, get down whether you can score or not," Franklin said of the final play. "Tyler Warren does exactly the way he's coached. We're hoping to hit the back in the flat there, and Drew extends to play and then finds Tyler on the backside. "There were some times when you're the quarterback and you're expecting things to be picked up and guys are coming clean. You've got to keep your poise and composure right there, and I thought for the most part, he did that." Penn State outgained Minnesota 361-281, and despite rushing for just 10 yards in the first half, ended up with 117 yards on the ground. Nicholas Singleton led the rushing attack for Penn State with 13 carries for 63 yards and a touchdown. Overcoming two sacks and some scratchy moments early, Allar finished 21-of-28 for 244 yards with two total touchdowns, as he also had nine carries for 30 yards with a rushing score. Warren led the way receiving with eight catches for 102 yards, while Omari Evans caught a pair of passes for 51 yards with a 45-yard touchdown to his credit. Minnesota had a look at the end zone with 5:51 left, but its 11-play, 67-yard drive stalled out as quarterback Max Brosmer fired over the middle into the end zone for Elijah Spencer, but the pass sailed incomplete on third-and-goal from the PSU 8. Rather than going for the touchdown, the Gophers settled for a 26-yard field goal by Dragan Kesich to cut the Penn State lead to 26-25 with 5:48 remaining. Zakee Wheatley recovered a fumble by Brosmer on the first play of the fourth quarter. Off the takeaway, Penn State threatened but couldn't get into the end zone after Allar threw incomplete looking for Warren in the right corner of the end zone on third-and-10 from the Minnesota 15. But despite the incompletion, the Nittany Lions came away with points as Ryan Barker hit from 32 yards to extend the Penn State lead to 26-22 with 11:51 left. After forcing a three-and-out on Minnesota's second drive of the half, Penn State hitched its momentum to Warren and Singleton. Allar hit Warren on three straight passes for 30 yards before Singleton broke a 15-yard gain down the right side. Then on first down, Singleton busted out to the left and rolled 12 yards to give Penn State its first lead of the night 23-22 with 3:43 left in the third quarter. Coming out of the locker room with the ball to start the second half, the Gophers used a 9-play, 51-yard drive to extend their lead to 22-16 on a 42-yard field goal by Kesich with 9:59 left in the third quarter. A 4-yard touchdown run by Allar set up a potential game-tying score, but Minnesota's Jack Henderson had other ideas. Henderson blocked Barker's extra point, and Ethan Robinson returned for a two-point conversion with 19 seconds left to give Minnesota a 19-16 lead at the half. Henderson's blocked extra point was the second blocked kick of the half as Derik LeCaptain blocked Riley Thompson's punt with 1:10 remaining in the half. Penn State narrowly outgained Minnesota in the first half, 169-154, but couldn't generate anything on the ground in the first 30 minutes — rushing for only 10 yards on 13 attempts. The Gophers rushed for 84 yards, led by the tandem of Darius Taylor and Marcus Major's combined 83 yards and a touchdown. Major's 20-yard touchdown put Minnesota on the board with 8:57 left in the first quarter after Penn State refused to go for it on fourth-and-1 on its first drive of the game. Allar went 14-of-18 for 159 yards with a 45-yard touchdown on a seam route to Evans for Penn State's first score of the half to make it 10-7 with 12:48 to go in the second quarter. Despite his efficiency, Allar ate a pair of sacks that set the offense back. "The margins this time of year on the road are small," Franklin said. "I thought the turnovers were very, very significant. If we don't have the two mishaps on special teams, then I think it's a very, very different game. So, yeah, I think that was big. When you talk about a team that leads the Big Ten in turnover ratio, we knew that was going to be a major factor in this game." Penn State: Hosts Maryland to finish the regular season. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on the Big Ten Network. Minnesota: Goes on the road to face Wisconsin next Saturday at 11 a.m.