Speaking on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” Turner (R-Ohio) expressed concerns that the panel might, with encouragement from President Donald Trump, focus too much on internal enemies at the expense of powerful countries than can do America harm.

Mike Turner was unceremoniously ousted as Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) just ahead of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, reports claimed that Trump had ordered Speaker Mike Johnson to orchestrate the shakeup.

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.

U.S. Representative Mike Turner said on Wednesday he will no longer serve as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee after nearly two years. According to media reports, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson removed Turner from the role.

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.

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.

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), the vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Thursday said he was “flabbergasted” by the decision to remove Rep. Mike Turner (Ohio) as the Republican chairman

Ohio Republican Rep. Mike Turner has been removed as the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and will not serve in that powerful role in the new Congress. Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Wednesday he declined to reappoint Turner to the committee chairmanship,

Mike Turner (R-Ohio) — a defense hawk and more traditional national ... A lot of deliberative thought goes into these things. The Intel Committee is extremely important, especially at a time like this, and it’s time for a new start,” Johnson said ...

Critics said the removal erodes congressional oversight and advances the interests of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

House Speaker Mike Johnson said the committee needs a "fresh start." Ohio Republican Rep. Mike Turner has been removed as the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and will not serve in ...

US Congressman Mike Turner Says He Will No Longer Serve as Chair of House Intel Committee By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Representative Mike Turner said on Wednesday he will no longer ...