The Republican Steering Committee has elected Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., to serve as the next chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. “I am grateful to the Steering Committee and the Conference as a whole for this opportunity to serve,” Gowdy said in a statement. "Trey Gowdy is the right person for the job," Chaffetz said in a statement. Under his capable leadership, the Committee will continue to work towards ensuring effectiveness and efficiency throughout the federal government. As the new chairman, he will lead oversight of the Trump administration, including a nascent investigation of possible ties between Russia and President Donald Trump's campaign.

Source: Fox News June 08, 2017 19:48 UTC