Rep. Jordan Reassigned to Intel Committee Ahead of Impeachment Hearings

Rep. Jim Jordan speaks as (L-R) Reps. Matt Gaetz and Jody Hice listen during a news conference in front of the Capitol in Washington, on Dec. 6, 2017. Alex Wong/Getty Images

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) has been assigned to the House Intelligence Committee ahead of public hearings related to the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump.

Jordan, a staunch defender of the president, replaces Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.), who temporarily resigned from the panel on Nov. 8, according to House Republicans.