WASHINGTON, D.C. — The new top Republican on the powerful House Intelligence Committee favors refocusing on policy and moving away from the politics that consumed his predecessor.
What You Need To Know
- Southwest Ohio Rep. Mike Turner became the top Republican on the powerful House Intelligence Committee in January
- Turner wants to return the committee’s focus to national security after years of politicization under California Republican Devin Nunes
- Turner is one of the few House Republicans who was at times critical of Donald Trump’s presidency
- He hopes his new role will help grow Dayton’s Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
When southwest Ohio Congressman Mike Turner became the ranking member — or top Republican — of the House Intel Committee in January, it catapulted him into being one of only eight members of Congress who are regularly briefed on the most sensitive…
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