The alliance between Speaker Mike Johnson and President-elect Donald Trump may prove to be the most important relationship in Washington.

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

Donald Trump had hinted he didn’t want flags at half-staff on his inauguration day. Johnson’s granted his wish, at least for the U.S. Capitol.

Johnson sent shockwaves around Capitol Hill when he decided to oust Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio — a staunch NATO supporter who has aggressively pushed for U.S. aid to Ukraine — as chair of the House Intelligence Committee and replace him with Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., a conservative who voted against the most recent Ukraine aid package.

House Speaker Mike Johnson laid out the timeline for a reconciliation bill during an appearance on a Sunday morning news show.

The House speaker said President Joe Biden will be remembered for a "wide-open border" and "the skyrocketing cost of living."

The House speaker has reportedly bowed to Donald Trump in deciding to remove Mike Turner from his committee leadership spot.

Representative Rick Crawford will be the next House Intelligence Committee chair, following his colleague Mike Turner’s unceremonious removal by Speaker Mike Johnson Wednesday.

When Speaker Mike Johnson summarily fired House Intelligence Chair Mike Turner this week, everyone assumed it was about Donald Trump. Actually, it was about power — not the incoming president’s, but Johnson’s.

Trump’s influence has been apparent over the past week as the Republican Party, corporate America, and much of the international order have fallen into line behind him.

A contingent of Columbiana County officials and GOP faithful plan to make the trek to Washington, D.C. for the Donald J. Trump inauguration and activities leading up to Monday’s big event. To say they’re looking forward to it is an understatement.