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US House Speaker Ryan Backs Nunes in Stepping Down From Russian Probe

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US House Speaker Ryan Backs Nunes in Stepping Down From Russian Probe

14:14 GMT 06.04.2017 (Updated: 11:37 GMT 06.08.2022)

© AP Photo / J. Scott ApplewhiteHouse Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. strides to his office on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 23, 2017, as he and the Republican leadership scramble for votes on their health care overhaul in the face of opposition from reluctant conservatives in the House Freedom Caucus.

House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. strides to his office on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 23, 2017, as he and the Republican leadership scramble for votes on their health care overhaul in the face of opposition from reluctant conservatives in the House Freedom Caucus. - Sputnik International

US House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan said in a statement on Thursday he supports te decision of House Intelligence Committee chairman Devin Nunes to step down from the investigation into Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 US election.

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif. gives reporters an update about the ongoing Russia investigation adding that President Donald Trump's campaign communications may have been monitored during the transition period as part of an incidental collection, Wednesday, March 22, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington. - Sputnik International

US House Intel Committee Chairman Nunes Temporarily Steps Down From Russia Probe

6 April 2017, 13:41 GMT

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Earlier in the day, Nunes announced his decision to step down temporarily from the committee's investigation into Russia's alleged role in the election and ties to US President Donald Trump.

"Chairman Nunes has offered to step aside as the lead Republican on this probe, and I fully support that decision," Ryan stated.

Senior member of the Intelligence committee Mike Conaway will lead the investigation, Ryan added.

Oh March 28, the groups Democracy 21 and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington asked the Office of Congressional Ethics for a preliminary inquiry into whether Nunes disclosed classified information in connection with the Russia investigation.