Why did Speaker Johnson oust his own party’s Intelligence Committee chair?

Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump's choice to serve as director of national intelligence, isn't exactly wowing anyone on Capitol Hill.

Thursday, January 16, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Tulsi Gabbard confronts bipartisan skepticism ahead of confirmation hearing Tulsi Gabbard confronts bipartisan skepticism ahead of confirmation hearing Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump's choice to serve as director of national intelligence, isn't exactly wowing anyone on Capitol Hill. MORE Among Pam Bondi's troubles: Failing to keep up with current events Does Pam Bondi simply not keep up on the news, or were her confirmation hearing answers less than truthful? MORE Among Pam Bondi's troubles: Failing to keep up with current events Does Pam Bondi simply not keep up on the news, or were her confirmation hearing answers less than truthful? MORE Why did Speaker Johnson oust his own party's Intelligence Committee chair? Speaker Mike Johnson said Donald Trump wasn't involved in the decision to oust the Intelligence Committee chair. There's reason to believe otherwise. MORE Why did Speaker Johnson oust his own party's Intelligence Committee chair? Speaker Mike Johnson said Donald Trump wasn't involved in the decision to oust the Intelligence Committee chair. There's reason to believe otherwise. MORE Ron DeSantis taps Florida AG Ashley Moody for Rubio's Senate seat As Ashley Moody prepares to fill an upcoming Senate vacancy, those hoping for moderation from the Florida Republican should probably lower their expectations. MORE Ron DeSantis taps Florida AG Ashley Moody for Rubio's Senate seat As Ashley Moody prepares to fill an upcoming Senate vacancy, those hoping for moderation from the Florida Republican should probably lower their expectations. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG To smear the Justice Department, Republicans cling to a discredited myth What members of Trump's new Republican 'blacklist' have in common Reality is tougher than Senate confirmation in Bondi's aim to do Trump's bidding In exit address, Biden offers dire warning about threats to democracy    MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK RACHEL MADDOW ON THREADS Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER