Speaker Mike Johnson Installs Trump Loyalist to Replace Intel Chair He Ousted
Speaker Mike Johnson appointed a relatively unknown MAGA loyalist on Thursday to lead the House Intelligence Committee after he stunned colleagues by ousting the previous chairman—who blamed his firing on Donald Trump.
Mike Johnson picks Arkansas Republican to lead House Intelligence Committee after ousting previous chair
The House speaker's move comes after he removed Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, a defense hawk who advocated for providing aid to Ukraine, from the post.
Speaker Johnson removes chair of powerful House Intelligence Committee
Johnson told reporters late Wednesday that Rep. Mike Turner, an Ohio Republican, would no longer lead the committee, which oversees the nation's intelligence agencies.
Speaker Johnson appoints new Intelligence chairman after surprise shakeup
House Speaker Mike Johnson appointed Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., as the new chairman of the House Intelligence Committee on Thursday after asserting that the panel needed a fresh start. “He has earned the respect of his colleagues through his years of faithful service on the committee and his steady approach to the challenges
Speaker Johnson abruptly fires House Intel chairman, raising alarm over Trump's influence
WASHINGTON – House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner, R-Ohio, was abruptly fired from his role by House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday, prompting concerns from some members about President-elect Donald Trump's approach to intervening in Congressional affairs.
Why did Speaker Johnson oust his own party’s Intelligence Committee chair?
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Donald Trump wasn't involved in the decision to oust the chair. There's reason to believe otherwise.
Speaker Johnson names Rick Crawford to replace Mike Turner atop Intel Committee
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Thursday selected Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) to chair the House Intelligence Committee, elevating the veteran panel member to the role after he removed Rep. Mike
Speaker Johnson removes Mike Turner as Intel Committee Chairman
Ohio Republican Rep. Mike Turner has been removed as the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and will not serve in that powerful role in the new Congress. Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Wednesday he declined to reappoint Turner to the committee chairmanship,
US Speaker Johnson Removes Turner as House Intelligence Chair, Media Reports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has informed Congressman Mike Turner that he will no longer serve as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, according to media reports. "We just need fresh horses in some of these places … this is not a President Trump decision," Johnson said on Wednesday, according to a CNN reporter.
Ukraine hawk removed from House intelligence role, reportedly at Trump request
The move by Speaker Mike Johnson provides the latest evidence of a changing posture more favorable to Russia under Trump
Speaker Mike Johnson of Shreveport makes change in flag order for Trump inauguration
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Shreveport was backed by President-elect Trump to retain the top job in Congress.
Honoring Trump: Speaker Johnson says flags to fly full-staff at US Capitol during presidential inauguration
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced on Tuesday that flags at U.S. Capitol will be raised to full-staff next Monday, Jan. 20, ...
Speaker Johnson orders US Capitol flags raised to full height for Trump’s inauguration
House Speaker Mike Johnson has ordered that flags at the U.S. Capitol be raised to their full height on Inauguration Day.
Mike Johnson says Biden farewell address doesn’t offset his legacy
The House speaker said President Joe Biden will be remembered for a "wide-open border" and "the skyrocketing cost of living." ...