Ms. Gabbard grew up in a secretive offshoot of the Hare Krishna movement and has made a dizzying journey from conservative to liberal darling to Trump ally.
Kash Patel, Donald J. Trumpβs choice to run the bureau, has made a series of spurious assertions about the Russia, Jan. 6 and classified documents inquiries.
For decades, Republicans have reveled in invoking Jimmy Carterβs name to deride Democrats as weak β mockery that has influenced the way Democrats present themselves to voters.
With a recipient list stocked with old-guard icons and political backers, the president is signaling support for the establishment his successor wants to tear down.
Democrats wanted to end the electability debate. After Vice President Kamala Harrisβs defeat, a conversation that has frustrated and foiled two generations of female candidates rages on.