Tulsi Gabbard resigns as the U.S. Director of National Intelligence, effective June 30, according to multiple outlets. She says she is stepping down to support her husband after he is diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer, requiring her full attention. CBS News and other reports note the resignation is tied to her husband’s health and that her last day in the role is June 30. Some coverage also places the resignation within the broader political context of President Donald Trump’s administration, describing it as the fourth Cabinet-level departure of his second term.

Bloomberg and France 24 also add that Gabbard’s tenure included friction with the White House, citing differences between her views and administration positions. France 24 specifically points to growing tensions over the administration’s Iran policy and mentions that her public testimony at times diverged from claims made by the president. Other outlets focus primarily on the personal reason for the exit, without emphasizing the policy disputes. Overall, sources agree that Gabbard’s stated reason for leaving is to care for her husband.