Donald Trump has nominated Kimberly Guilfoyle, his son's fiancée, as the next U.S. ambassador to Greece, amid reports of a split between her and Donald Trump Jr. Meanwhile, Republican Representative Mike Turner criticized the Trump DOJ for spying on Congress members, calling it a "grave constitutional violation." The nomination and DOJ controversy are part of a broader political landscape involving Trump's administration and its impact on U.S. politics.
House Intelligence Committee chairman Rep. Mike Turner discusses plans for a vote on funding for Ukraine aid, expressing confidence in overwhelming support from Congress and the President. He emphasizes the critical need for aid to Ukraine and the potential impact of congressional inaction, highlighting the importance of providing longer range weapon systems. Turner also addresses concerns about Republican retirements and comments on President Trump's "God Bless the USA Bible."
House Intelligence Chair Mike Turner defended his decision to release a cryptic statement about a national security threat, later revealed to be about Russia's nuclear capabilities in space, amid intense criticism from privacy hawks and members of his party's right flank. Turner faced calls for a formal inquiry and urged to step down from his post, but he brushed aside the allegations, emphasizing the importance of taking action on the Russia issue.
House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Turner publicly warned of a Russian national security threat related to a nuclear-powered space asset, aiming to pressure Congress and the White House to pass additional aid for Ukraine and renew a key foreign surveillance program. Turner's concerns stem from frustration over delays in aid to Ukraine and the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. His move has sparked controversy and calls for an inquiry, with some questioning the timing and impact of his public statement. The threat is related to a Russian nuclear-powered space asset that could be weaponized, and Biden's national security adviser is set to brief congressional leaders on the matter.
House Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner faces criticism from Republican colleagues, including calls for investigation, over his vague statement about a "serious national security threat." Some GOP lawmakers accuse Turner of poor judgment and pursuing a political agenda, while others tie his statement to promoting Ukraine funding and reauthorizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Turner defended his decision, stating that the Biden administration cleared his statement and the committee voted to release the information. The statement came before a scheduled House vote related to reauthorizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which was later postponed.
House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Turner has alerted Congress to a "serious national security threat," which sources say is related to Russia. The nature of the threat remains vague, but it is described as "very sensitive" and "destabilizing." While House Speaker Mike Johnson sought to reassure the public, Turner has called on President Joe Biden to declassify all information relating to the threat. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan expressed frustration with Turner for preempting a scheduled meeting, but emphasized the administration's willingness to declassify intelligence in the national interest.
Rep. Mike Turner is urging Speaker Mike Johnson to support Ukraine with aid as the Senate prepares to pass a spending bill including $60 billion for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Turner warns that time is running out for Ukraine and emphasizes the urgency of the situation, stating that support for Ukraine is no longer a question. While some GOP lawmakers oppose foreign aid until the southern border is secured, Turner is confident that Johnson will allow a vote on Ukraine aid, despite dwindling political capital and pressure from the hard right.
House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Turner stated that conditioning U.S. aid for Israel on certain demands would accurately reflect U.S. policy with allied countries. He believes that the White House has been clear about the need to reduce Palestinian civilian casualties, and that Israel has taken steps to address these concerns. While he wouldn't propose it himself, Turner stated that conditional aid to Israel would accurately reflect U.S. policy. This comes as calls for a cease-fire and conditions on U.S. aid to Israel grow due to concerns about the high civilian death toll in Gaza.
House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Turner praised the release of Capitol footage from the Jan. 6 riot, stating that it is an important step towards exposing the truth. Turner believes that the American people have been receiving biased accounts of the attack and that the footage will provide a clearer understanding of what occurred that day. He acknowledged that both sides have cherry-picked images but avoided commenting on GOP colleagues misrepresenting the footage. Turner commended Speaker Mike Johnson for releasing the tapes, stating that it allows people to see the truth.
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner has said that Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Russian businessman and alleged mercenary leader, had multiple accomplices inside Russia to move his forces from Ukraine to within two hours of Moscow in less than a day. Turner said that Prigozhin's feat showed the basic issue of whether or not Putin controls his military and that the Russian government would have to deal with the issue both internationally and domestically. Turner added that there were a number of accomplices, including some Russian people on the border with Ukraine who clearly supported the Wagner group, in contrast to their support for the Russian government.
Republican Rep. Mike Turner, who has been a staunch defender of former President Donald Trump, expressed "grave concern" over the mishandling of classified documents found at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. Turner, who chairs the House Intelligence Committee, said he could not defend Trump's behavior as described in the federal charges made against him and his handling of classified documents. He also demanded that prosecutors prove if Trump truly broke the law. Last week, Trump was arrested and arraigned for mishandling classified documents.
