Speaking on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” Turner (R-Ohio) expressed concerns that the panel might, with encouragement from Speaker Mike Johnson, focus too much on internal enemies at the expense of powerful countries than can do America harm.

Mike Turner was unceremoniously ousted as Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) just ahead of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, reports claimed that Trump had ordered Speaker Mike Johnson to orchestrate the shakeup.

Speaker Mike Johnson tapped CIA Subcommittee Chairman Rick Crawford as the new head of the House Intelligence Committee after a dramatic shakeup saw the ouster of Mike Turner.

As Intelligence Committee chair, Turner vocally supported helping Ukraine in its fight against Russia, repeatedly urging the Biden administration to hasten aid. His position was at odds with others in the Trump wing of the party, such as Vice President-elect JD Vance, who tried to block aid and argued the war was unwinnable.

Mike Turner (R-Ohio) from the top job ... “Our intelligence community and its oversight must maintain the highest levels of trust. The House Intel Committee will play a pivotal role in this work in the new Congress, and Rick Crawford will provide ...

Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR) was seen as next in line to take over the chairmanship from Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH).

Mike Turner of Ohio was removed from his position ... highest levels of trust," Johnson said in a statement. "The House Intel Committee will play a pivotal role in this work in the new Congress ...

Critics said the removal erodes congressional oversight and advances the interests of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Mike Turner (R-Ohio) at the top of the House Intelligence Committee ... Johnson rejected those charges Wednesday, saying Turner has done “a great job” at the top of the Intel Committee, but it’s time for a roster change to start the new Congress.

Sources familiar tell the Daily Caller that Speaker Mike Johnson was aware of GOP concerns that Rep. Mike Turner was too close to the intelligence community

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 ...

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