Democrats concerned after Mike Johnson fires top Republican from House committee reportedly at Trump’s request – live

House speaker removed intelligence committee chair Mike Turner, whose stances have run afoul with TrumpRepublican congressman Mike Turner shared some parting thoughts about his chairmanship of the House intelligence committee, which speaker Mike Johnson ordered him removed from yesterday.Turner wrote on X:I’m very proud to have served on the House Intelligence Committee and as its chairman. There are great members on the Committee, and I’m honored to have served with them.Under my leadership, we restored the integrity of the Committee and returned its mission to its core focus of national security. The threat from our adversaries is real and requires serious deliberations. Continue reading…



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Author : Chris Stein

Publish date : 2025-01-16 16:37:00

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