House Speaker Mike Johnson removing Republican Representative Mike Turner from his role as chair of the powerful House Intelligence Committee has sparked backlash from critics who accuse Johnson of advancing the interests of Russia by removing Turner,

The Ohio Republican has been an outspoken advocate for Ukraine funding and other hawkish national security stances.

House Speaker Mike Johnson has removed Republican Rep. Mike Turner as chair of the House Intelligence Committee for the 119th Congress.

WASHINGTON – House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner, R-Ohio, 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.

Washington — Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio was removed from his position atop the powerful House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, telling CBS News that House Speaker Mike Johnson fired him, citing "concerns from Mar-a-Lago." Turner also confirmed Friday night that he had been removed from the committee entirely.

By Karoun Demirjian and Catie Edmondson Reporting from Washington Speaker Mike ... Himes of Connecticut, the top Democrat on the panel, told reporters Wednesday evening that Mr. Turner’s removal ...

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 Turner, R-Ohio, that he will no longer be ... hard-pressed to find somebody as fair-minded," said Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, the top Democrat on the Intelligence panel.

WASHINGTON – House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner, R-Ohio ... The top Democrat on the committee, Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, told reporters that he had confidence Turner would ...

Speaking on CBS' "Face the Nation," Turner (R-Ohio) expressed concerns that the panel might, with encouragement from Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republican leadership, focus to

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