The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 26, 2025.

Speaking on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” Turner (R-Ohio) expressed concerns that the panel might, with encouragement from Speaker Mike Johnson, focus too much on internal enemies at the expense of powerful countries than can do America harm.

Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the CIA report on the origins of COVID, President Trump's firing of inspectors generals, TikTok and House Speaker Mike Johnson ousting him from the House Intelligence Committee.

Mike Turner, the former chairman of the House ... a national security threat," Turner said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Turner, an Ohio Republican, outlined the reasoning behind ...

Critics said the removal erodes congressional oversight and advances the interests of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

WASHINGTON – House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner, R-Ohio, was abruptly fired from his role by House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday, prompting concerns from some members about President-elect Donald Trump's approach to intervening in Congressional affairs.

The Ohio Republican has been an outspoken advocate for Ukraine funding and other hawkish national security stances.

House Speaker Mike Johnson removed Rep. Mike Turner from his position as chair of the House Intelligence Committee.

Commenting to reporters, Johnson deflected blame away from the returning president, saying, “This is not a President Trump decision; this is a House decision.” He also said the decision was “no slight” to Turner, who had “performed valiantly in a difficult time under difficult circumstances.”

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has taken the unusual step of removing U.S. Representative Mike Turner (R-OH) as Chair of the House Intelligence Committee. Turner, a center-right lawmaker, is well-regarded on both sides of the aisle for his strong commitment to traditional Republican principles,

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Vice President JD Vance and Rep. Mike Turner join Margaret Brennan.

Turner told CBS News’ Margaret Brennan that Mike Johnson had cited “concerns from Mar-a-Lago” as the reason for the decision.