Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) decision to shake up leadership on the House Intelligence Committee sent shockwaves throughout the panel and beyond, fueling concerns on both sides of the aisle

Rep. Mike Turner last year warned of a “national security threat” in what some Republicans considered a political ruse.

House Speaker Mike Johnson recently removed the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, but promised he was not ordered to do so by Donald Trump.

WASHINGTON – House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner, R-Dayton, was abruptly fired from his role by House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday, prompting concerns from some members about President-elect Donald Trump's approach to intervening in Congressional affairs.

But it’s not the only path open to Trump. And perhaps not the wisest option politically, or for the wellbeing of a divided nation. The president-elect has a chance given to only one previous president, Grover Cleveland, to start from scratch in a second term.

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.

Speaker Mike Johnson removed Rep. Michael R. Turner from the House Intelligence Committee, aligning it more closely with President-elect Donald Trump. Turner, critical of Trump and supportive of Ukraine,

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.

Turner was first appointed as chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in January 2023 after first joining as a member of the panel in 2015.

Speaker Mike Johnson is remaking the House Intelligence Committee in President-elect Donald Trump’s image, a shakeup with immense implications as the president-elect returns to power.

Donald Trump has issued a new demand after reports that the FBI is closing its diversity, equity, and inclusion office.