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House Set to Vote on Whether to Impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Once Again

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House Republicans are set to vote on the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas after a previous attempt failed last week. The move comes amid accusations of mishandling the southern border.

The GOP has faced challenges in maintaining unity and effective governance, with recent failures in both the Mayorkas impeachment effort and a standalone Israel aid package.

The party’s struggle to navigate issues raises concerns about its ability to handle the upcoming government funding deadline and maintain control of the House after November. The failed impeachment attempt, seen as a rare move, resulted in public frustration and finger-pointing among Republican lawmakers.

DHS Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas (Credits: USA Today)

The party’s leadership decisions were openly criticized, with some members expressing embarrassment for their conference’s performance. The incident highlights the GOP’s difficulties in governing despite having the majority.

The Department of Homeland Security urged House Republicans to abandon “political games,” calling the impeachment effort baseless and unconstitutional.

The White House echoed these sentiments, labeling it a “baseless, unconstitutional impeachment stunt” with bipartisan agreement that it should fail.

House Republicans accuse Mayorkas of high crimes and misdemeanors in his handling of the southern border, though constitutional experts argue that the evidence does not meet the required standard.

The impeachment push reflects pressure from the Republican base to hold the Biden administration accountable on border issues.

Even if Mayorkas is impeached in the House, the likelihood of Senate charges is low. Senate Democrats are considering their response, weighing whether to proceed with a trial or quickly dismiss it as a politically motivated move.

While Mayorkas defended his record in public service, emphasizing his commitment to law enforcement and the challenges of an outdated immigration system, Democrats criticized the GOP impeachment effort as a sham.

The Republican initiative, rather than following the typical impeachment process through the House Judiciary Committee, has been managed through the Homeland Security Committee, raising procedural questions.

Despite the extensive investigative phase, which included hearings, reports, and interviews, the GOP-led panel has faced criticism for moving forward with impeachment articles without allowing Mayorkas an opportunity to testify.

The secretary, in response, expressed his willingness to work with Congress on finding legislative solutions to immigration challenges.

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