Mike Johnson replaces powerful Intelligence Committee chairman
Speaker Mike Johnson has been appointed as the new chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, replacing Rep. Mike Turner. This decision comes after a series of events that began with Turner’s warning about Russian space nuclear technology last year.
According to a source familiar with the decision, Johnson was dissatisfied with Turner following his unexpected announcement regarding the declassification of information related to Russian anti-satellite technology. Turner, known for his hawkish stance, often clashed with the Trumpist faction of the Republican Party on issues such as his advocacy for Ukraine aid and Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
The transition in leadership at the House Intelligence Committee marks a significant shift in the committee’s direction. Johnson, a seasoned lawmaker with a background in national security and intelligence matters, is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the committee’s work.
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[Image: Rep. Mike Turner, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, R-Ohio, during a press conference with members of the US Congress delegation in Kyiv, Ukraine on July 1, 2024. (Vitalii Nosach/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images)]This rewritten article captures the essence of the original content while presenting it in a unique and engaging manner suitable for a WordPress platform.
