Rep. Jim Himes joins Tim Miller to discuss Rep. Mike Turner’s ousting as Intelligence Chairman by Speaker Mike Johnson, in a chilling move for more yes-men in leadership for Donald Trump. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+Live is home to short videos, livestreams and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) appointed Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR) to lead the powerful House Intelligence Committee, granting him the leadership position after removing the former chairman earlier this week.
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.
Critics said the removal erodes congressional oversight and advances the interests of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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.
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.
Turner confirmed to a CBS News correspondent that Speaker Mike Johnson removed him from the position citing concerns from Mar-a-Lago.
Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) defended recently ousted Republican Rep. Mike Turner, who was recently ousted as Chair of the House Intelligence Committee. The post ‘Shameful!’ Hakeem Jeffries Goes to Bat for Ousted Republican House Intel Chair Mike Turner first appeared on Mediaite.
Rep. Mike Turner last year warned of a “national security threat” in what some Republicans considered a political ruse.
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
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.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson removed GOP Rep. Mike Turner as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, citing a need for a "fresh start." Turner, a Ukraine aid supporter, often clashed with President-elect Trump.