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New Leader for House Intel: Meet Rep. Rick Crawford

Washington DC, USAFriday, January 17, 2025

Hey there! So, the House Speaker, Mike Johnson, has picked a new boss for the House Intelligence Committee. Meet Rep. Rick Crawford, a Republican from Arkansas. He's been on the committee for a while and is now the most senior member after the previous chair, Rep. Mike Turner, got the boot. Johnson thinks Crawford will do a great job leading the team and tackling the country's challenges.

Now, you might be wondering, why the change? Well, Turner had some different views from the party, like voting for Ukraine aid and certifying the 2020 election. That didn't sit well with some folks, and he got the ax. The top Democrat on the committee, Rep. Jim Himes, isn't happy about it. He thinks Turner's departure is a big loss for national security. Johnson says it's not Trump's fault, though. He claims it's just time for a fresh start. Crawford, on the other hand, is ready to step up. He's proud of the committee's work under Turner and wants to keep focusing on national security.

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