Speaker Johnson Removes Turner as Intel Chair Over Schiff Censure Opposition

Jan 15, 2025, 10:21 PM

House Speaker Mike Johnson has decided to remove Rep. Mike Turner (OH-10) as the chair of the House Intelligence Committee. Turner's removal comes after he opposed a resolution to censure and fine Adam Schiff. The decision was confirmed by multiple sources familiar with the matter, including Punchbowl News and Axios. Turner, known for his outspoken stance on funding for Ukraine, was seen by some as too closely aligned with the intelligence community. The move has raised concerns among members of both parties, with Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the committee, expressing his unease about the implications of this change in leadership.