Rep. Jim Himes joins Tim Miller to discuss Rep. Mike Turner’s ousting as Intelligence Chairman by Speaker Mike Johnson, in a chilling move for more yes-men in leadership for Donald Trump. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+Live is home to short videos, livestreams and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.

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.

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

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Thursday selected Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) to chair the House Intelligence Committee, elevating the veteran panel member to the role after he removed Rep. Mike

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,

Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) defended recently ousted Republican Rep. Mike Turner, who was recently ousted as Chair of the House Intelligence Committee. The post ‘Shameful!’ Hakeem Jeffries Goes to Bat for Ousted Republican House Intel Chair Mike Turner first appeared on Mediaite.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) declined to reappoint Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, removing an influential internationalist from a key national security post.

US House Speaker Mike Johnson removed GOP Rep. Mike Turner as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, citing a need for a "fresh start." Turner, a Ukraine aid supporter, often clashed with President-elect Trump.

Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) joins Katy Tur to react to House Speaker Johnson removing Republican Rep. Mike Turner as the chair of the House Intelligence Committee.

Representative Mike Turner, a longtime defense hawk, has been removed as chairman of the powerful House Intelligence Committee, House Speaker Mike Johnson said.

Washington — Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio was removed from his position atop the powerful House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, telling CBS News that House Speaker Mike Johnson fired him, citing "concerns from Mar-a-Lago." Turner also confirmed Friday night that he had been removed from the committee entirely.