Trump's week in review: Tulsi Gabbard resigns; Rededicate 250; another batch of UFO files released

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Friday, May 22, 2026

Tulsi Gabbard, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Director of National Intelligence, testifies during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on January 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. Gabbard, a former Congresswoman from Hawaii who previously ran for president as a Democrat before joining the Republican Party and supporting President Trump, is facing criticism from Senators over her lack of intelligence experience and her opinions on domestic surveillance powers. | Getty Images/Kevin Dietsch

From a National Mall prayer rally featuring top Trump administration officials to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation, several major political and cultural stories emerged this week out of Washington.

The administration also announced renewed religious liberty initiatives and released a second batch of declassified UFO files.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered remarks commemorating Cuba’s Independence Day, outlining the administration’s vision for a “new Cuba” while criticizing the Communist regime’s treatment of its citizens.

Here are five notable stories from the week.

Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com

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