Johnson also blasted California’s Democratic leadership, saying, "It appears to us that state and local leaders were derelict in their duty."

After Mike Johnson narrowly secured the speakership after a brief revolt from the right, he’s now drawing ire from the opposite wing of the Republican Party.

The alliance between Speaker Mike Johnson and President-elect Donald Trump may prove to be the most important relationship in Washington.

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

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Shreveport was backed by President-elect Trump to retain the top job in Congress.

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 Turner (R-Ohio) from the top job.

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,

The Ohio Republican has been an outspoken advocate for Ukraine funding and other hawkish national security stances.

House Speaker Mike Johnson removed Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner who had been a strong defender of NATO and aid for Ukraine in defending itself against Russia.

La., is replacing Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee after a debacle that started with a warning about Russian space nuclear technology last year.

The House speaker said President Joe Biden will be remembered for a "wide-open border" and "the skyrocketing cost of living."