WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump is pressing ahead with plans to slash staff at the top U.S. spy agency, determined to act at a time when he has openly challenged its director and rejected intelligence findings that contradict his public statements.

A newly declassified memo, released Friday by Director of Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, shows that U.S. intelligence officials concluded Russia did not play a significant role in Donald Trump’s victory over Hillary Clinton.

The Democratic lawmaker is stressing the controversies over Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard at the same time that her standing with President Donald Trump has appeared precarious.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard discusses the intentions of former President Barack Obama's administration in politicizing intelligence on "Hannity." Gabbard told host Sean Hannity the Department of Justice will assess Obama-Russia hoax documents and that criminal charges are possible.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard stated Sunday that whistleblowers have been coming forward following the release of documents and a memo revealing the Obama administration’s efforts to undermine President Donald Trump after the 2016 election.

NATHAN HOWARD / REUTERS President Donald Trump, left, stood with National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard and her husband, Abraham Williams, during her swearing-in ceremony Wednesday at the ...

In a 52-48 vote mostly along party lines, Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed Wednesday morning as the next director of national intelligence. Here are some things to know about her new role

Hawaii’s Tulsi Gabbard will be tested immediately on how she will handle threats to national security and U.S. troops as America’s new director of national intelligence.