The speaker replaced a Republican who had criticized the president-elect and broken with him on key issues, and who had drawn the ire and suspicion of those close to the president-elect.

Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) decision to shake up leadership on the House Intelligence Committee sent shockwaves throughout the panel and beyond, fueling concerns on both sides of the aisle

WASHINGTON—House Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) abruptly removed the chairman of the committee responsible for overseeing the nation’s intelligence agencies, making the move with the backing of President-elect Donald Trump,