House Speaker Mike Johnson removed GOP chairman Rep. Mike Turner from the House Intelligence Committee due to his support for Ukraine and views conflicting with President-elect Donald Trump. Johnson cited the need for a “fresh start” within the committee and announced plans to appoint a new chair soon. Turner, praised for restoring integrity to the committee, faced disagreements with Trump over foreign policy and debunked claims. The decision was met with criticism from top Democrat Rep. Jim Himes, who called Turner a dedicated lawmaker focused on national security.
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Beto O’Rourke blocked from financially supporting Texas Democrats who fled state in redistricting standoff
A Texas district judge temporarily barred Beto O'Rourke and his political group from funding Democratic legislators who left the state to obstruct a Republican redistricting plan, a ruling celebrated by Attorney General Ken Paxton, who accused O'Rourke of a bribery scheme. O'Rourke, vowing to fight back, claimed Paxton aims to silence efforts for voting rights as Democrats face legal and financial challenges for their quorum break. Want More Context? 🔎
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