Mike Johnson has a new headache in the narrowly divided House: From the Politics Desk
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.
Johnson removes Mike Turner as House Intelligence chair
The Ohio Republican has been an outspoken advocate for Ukraine funding and other hawkish national security stances.
Mike Johnson Kicks Establishment Republican Mike Turner Off Intelligence Committee
Rep. Mike Turner last year warned of a “national security threat” in what some Republicans considered a political ruse.
Speaker Johnson removes chair of powerful House Intelligence Committee
House Speaker Mike Johnson is removing the GOP chairman of the powerful House Intelligence Committee, who was a vocal supporter of assistance for Ukraine and held other views that put him at odds with President-elect Donald Trump.
Mike Johnson picks Arkansas Republican to lead House Intelligence Committee after ousting previous chair
Speaker Mike Johnson said he selected Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., to serve as the next chairman of the House Intelligence Committee on Thursday, one day after Johnson made the stunning decision to oust Rep.
House Speaker Mike Johnson removed Rep. Mike Turner from House Intelligence Committee
House Speaker Mike Johnson removed Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner who had been a strong defender of NATO and aid for Ukraine in defending itself against Russia.
DeWine Names Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to Fill JD Vance’s Senate Seat
Vivek Ramaswamy, who was also seen as a possible replacement for the vice president-elect, is widely expected to run for ...
JD Vance: the 'never Trump guy' who's about to become vice-president
The conservative from Ohio shot to fame writing about his hard upbringing and morphed from a harsh critic of Donald Trump ...
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The Purge Has Begun
WHAT DOES THIS SAY ABOUT BIDEN: Tom Malinowski, former Democratic New Jersey representative, had some interesting thoughts ...
Ohio’s Mike Turner vows to remain ‘strong advocate’ after losing Intel gavel
As Intelligence Committee chair, Turner vocally supported helping Ukraine in its fight against Russia, repeatedly urging the ...
DOGE co-leader Ramaswamy planning 2026 run for governor in Ohio: sources
Vivek Ramaswamy, the multi-millionaire biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate, plans launching a bid for Ohio governor, multiple sources confirm to Fox News.
Ohio politicians respond to appointment of Jon Husted to US Senate to replace Vice President-elect JD Vance
Jon Husted is an outstanding choice to represent Ohio in the U.S. Senate. He’s a proven conservative leader with a strong record of fighting for Ohioans.' ...
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Sherrod Brown mulls 'post-Senate mission,' doesn't rule out future run for office in Ohio
"Brown has had a great political career in the state of Ohio," former Ohio Republican Party chair Bob Paduchik said. "Few politicians have served as long as he has. He's always been a tough ...
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Party control of Florida state government
Florida has a Republican trifecta and a Republican triplex. The Republican Party controls the offices of governor, secretary of state, attorney general, and both chambers of the state ...