Speaker Johnson removes chair of powerful House Intelligence Committee

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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