House Speaker Mike Johnson has appointed Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., as the new chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. Johnson stated that the panel needed a fresh start and emphasized Crawford's years of faithful service and steady approach to challenges facing the country.
The announcement came after Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio was removed from the post by Johnson. Turner, who had been at odds with President-elect Donald Trump on certain issues, including supporting efforts to aid Ukraine against Russia's military, faced criticism for his removal.
