Gabbard has every right to her personal views, however inscrutable they may be. As a private citizen, she can apologize for Assad and Putin to her heart’s content. But as a security risk, Gabbard is a walking Christmas tree of warning lights. If she is nominated to be America’s top intelligence officer, that’s everyone’s business.

Israel Nations League football match, with some of those involved having Israeli flags draped over their backs. Security intervened after around one minute, and it is unclear what led to the altercation.