Johnson Removes Rep. Turner as House Intelligence Committee Chair
Source: ktvz.com Leadership Shake-Up in Key Oversight Panel House Speaker Mike Johnson has removed Republican Representative Mike Turner from his role as chair of the House Intelligence Committee for the 119th Congress. The decision comes just days before Donald Trump’s second presidential term begins, signaling a notable leadership change in one of Congress’s most critical oversight committees. Addressing the media, Johnson clarified that the decision was not influenced by President-elect Trump. “This is not a President Trump decision. This is a House decision,” Mike Johnson emphasized, praising Turner for his tenure but stating the need for a “fresh start” for the committee. A source familiar with Johnson’s thinking confirmed that the speaker aimed to appoint his own chair for the committee, following a precedent set by previous speakers. Turner, who was informed of the change, was not told it was Trump’s directive, according to the source. In a statement, Turner expressed pride in h...