Anduril are building a massive high-tech drone plant in Ohio. It is a bold move to provide 'hyperscale' production and give the U.S. a decisive lead.

As Intelligence Committee chair, Turner vocally supported helping Ukraine in its fight against Russia, repeatedly urging the Biden administration to hasten aid. His position was at odds with others in the Trump wing of the party, such as Vice President-elect JD Vance, who tried to block aid and argued the war was unwinnable.

WASHINGTON – House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner, R-Dayton, 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 company said its Columbus plant could eventually produce tens of thousands of autonomous systems and weapons each year.

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

Anduril Industries, a tech company that makes defense products, is headed to Ohio, the state announced Thursday.

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.

The move by Speaker Mike Johnson provides the latest evidence of a changing posture more favorable to Russia under Trump

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

Rep. Mike Turner, an Ohio Republican, was a vocal supporter of assistance for Ukraine and held other views that put him at odds with President-elect Trump.