House Intel Chairman Nunes to Step Down From Russia Probe

[brooklynite]

5. Article: Nunes Recuses Himself From House Intelligence Russia Probe

Representative Devin Nunes, the Republican chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said he is recusing himself from the panel’s investigation of Russian meddling in last year’s presidential election.

“Several leftwing activist groups have filed accusations against me with the Office of Congressional Ethics,” Nunes of California said Thursday in an emailed statement. “The charges are entirely false and politically motivated, and are being leveled just as the American people are beginning to learn the truth about the improper unmasking of the identities of U.S. citizens and other abuses of power.”

He said he would continue to serve as the panel’s chairman. Nunes said Republican Representative Mike Conaway of Texas will replace him in overseeing the Russia inquiry.

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