Critics said the removal erodes congressional oversight and advances the interests of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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.
The move by Speaker Mike Johnson provides the latest evidence of a changing posture more favorable to Russia under Trump
Rep. Mike Turner, an Ohio Republican, was a vocal supporter of assistance for Ukraine and held other views that put him at odds with President-elect Trump.
President Joe Biden’s last days in the White House were packed with a series of policy decisions aimed at cementing his legacy and, in some cases, blocking President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda.
The Haslam ownership of the Cleveland Browns is threatening to move the team out of Cleveland to Berea. Better yet, they should relocate to Boise, Idaho and become the "Boise Browns" — it does have a nice ring to it.
It seems odd to give Turner credit for voting to confirm the results of the 2020 presidential election; he was just doing his job. But that was a defining moment as to his position in the Republican Party. Two-thirds of House Republicans voted the other way.
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to broker a peace deal in Ukraine, but as he prepares to take office, peace seems as elusive as ever. Moscow and Kyiv are seeking battlefield gains to
Challenges came in tandem with TikTok's success. U.S. officials expressed concerns about the company's roots and ownership, pointing to laws in China that require Chinese companies to hand over data requested by the government. Another concern became the proprietary algorithm that populates what users see on the app.
Vivek Ramaswamy, who was also seen as a possible replacement for the vice president-elect, is widely expected to run for governor of Ohio instead.
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