Speaker Kevin McCarthy vows to purge Trump foes Schiff and Swalwell from intelligence committee as they decry 'political vengeance'.

The article discusses Speaker Kevin McCarthy's decision to block Democratic Representatives Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell from serving on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, citing concerns over their integrity and past actions. McCarthy argues that this decision is not politically motivated but necessary for national security, contrasting it with previous Democratic actions against Republican members. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has requested their reappointment, claiming there is no justification for their exclusion. The article also mentions McCarthy's intention to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee, with targeted Democrats expressing disappointment over what they perceive as political retribution. [Extracted from the article]