Ukraine advocate removed from House committee chairmanship, reportedly at Trump’s request

The move by Speaker Mike Johnson provides the latest evidence of a changing posture more favorable to Russia under Donald Trump.

By Maegan Vazquez, The Washington PostHouse Intelligence Chair Mike Turner, R-Ohio, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 15, 2024.

Johnson told reporters Wednesday night that Turner “performed valiantly in a difficult time, under difficult circumstances” but said the committee needed a “fresh start” in the new Congress. Turner wrote on X on Wednesday night that he was “very proud to have served on the House Intelligence Committee and as its chairman.”

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

adndotcom /  🏆 293. in US

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

The Bidens will host the Trumps for tea after the Trumps snubbed them in 2021For Joe Biden’s inauguration in 2021, Donald and Melania Trump refused to uphold a number of transfer-of-power rituals, including greeting him and Jill Biden at the White House.
Read more »

House’s Most Stressful Episode Proved There Was No Line House Wasn’t Willing To CrossHouse and Chase in front of a custom background
Read more »

Devastating LA Wildfires: Maps Reveal House-by-House DestructionNew maps showcase the horrific impact of the Palisades and Eaton fires on Los Angeles, revealing entire neighborhoods reduced to rubble. The wildfires have claimed at least 24 lives and destroyed over 12,000 structures, with the death toll expected to rise. Strong winds are fueling the flames, leading to fears of further expansion.
Read more »

House Speaker Defies White House, Orders Flags to Full-Staff for Trump's InaugurationHouse Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to raise the U.S. Capitol flags to full-staff for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, despite a White House proclamation to keep them at half-staff for former President Jimmy Carter, has sparked controversy.
Read more »

House Speaker to Raise Flags at Capitol for Trump Inauguration, Defying White HouseHouse Speaker Mike Johnson announced that he will raise the flags at the Capitol to full-staff for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, disregarding a White House proclamation to keep them at half-staff in honor of President Jimmy Carter's death.
Read more »

Embattled Ukraine ambassador gave Jill Biden $14K brooch — as US gave billions to Kyiv's governmentOksana Markarova, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the US, attends the 2023 White House Correspondents Dinner
Read more »