Former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has been picked to serve as director of national intelligence. (John Lamparski/Getty Images) Trump’s plans: Russian President Vladimir Putin has showered Trump ...

Ms. Gabbard’s remarks appeared to be aimed at reassuring allies who might have doubts about the new intelligence chief after her bruising confirmation fight.

Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) announced Friday a proposed bill, the Establishment Act, which seeks to make President Trump’s birthday and Flag Day a federal holiday in the United States.