Mike Johnson Removing Mike Turner From Top Committee Sparks Backlash
Mike Johnson Kicks Establishment Republican Mike Turner Off Intelligence Committee
House Speaker Mike Johnson removed Rep. Mike Turner from House Intelligence Committee
Mike Johnson has a new headache in the narrowly divided House: From the Politics Desk
Johnson sent shockwaves around Capitol Hill when he decided to oust Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio — a staunch NATO supporter who has aggressively pushed for U.S. aid to Ukraine — as chair of the House Intelligence Committee and replace him with Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., a conservative who voted against the most recent Ukraine aid package.
The Real Story Behind Mike Turner’s Firing
Out went Turner (R-Ohio), a brash, prickly defense hawk who had been elevated by former Speaker Kevin McCarthy and had become an internal headache for Johnson due to what many saw as his hamfisted handling of a divisive intraparty debate over surveillance powers.
Ohio’s Mike Turner vows to remain ‘strong advocate’ after losing Intel gavel
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 Johnson picks Arkansas Republican to lead House Intelligence Committee after ousting previous chair
WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson said he selected Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., to serve as the next chairman of the House Intelligence Committee on Thursday, one day after Johnson made the stunning decision to oust Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, from the role.
Mike Johnson Suddenly Removes Republican from Key Position: Report
Representative Mike Turner has reportedly been removed from his role as House Intelligence Committee chairman.
Johnson names Rick Crawford new Intel chairman — as Mike Turner blames ‘Mar-a-Lago’ for his ouster
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.
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Johnson removes Mike Turner, key GOP hawk, from House Intelligence Committee leadership
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) declined to reappoint Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, removing an influential internationalist from a key national security post.
Speaker Johnson removes Mike Turner as Intelligence Committee chair
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will not make Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) chair of the House Intelligence Committee in the 119th Congress, a source familiar with the decision confirmed to The Hill.
Johnson Ousts Turner as Intelligence Chairman, Bowing to Trump
Representative Michael R. Turner, Republican of Ohio, had at times been critical of the president-elect. He told people that he was removed after an edict from Mar-a-Lago.
Johnson removes Republican chair of House Intelligence Committee
House Speaker Mike Johnson has removed Republican Rep. Mike Turner as chair of the House Intelligence Committee for the 119th Congress.
Johnson removes Mike Turner as House Intelligence chair
The Ohio Republican has been an outspoken advocate for Ukraine funding and other hawkish national security stances.