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 a warning regarding Russian space nuclear technology last year, according to a source familiar with the situation.
Johnson's appointment follows reported dissatisfaction with Turner, stemming from an unexpected warning issued by Turner regarding the necessity to declassify information related to Russian anti-satellite technology.
Turner, known for his hawkish stance, occasionally found himself at odds with the Trumpist faction within the Republican Party. He notably diverged from this wing on issues such as his advocacy for Ukraine aid and his stance on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
