Impeachment passes with a narrow 1-vote margin
The U.S. House voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary
Alejandro Mayorkas, with the Republican majority determined to punish the Biden administration over its handling of the U.S-Mexico border after failing last week in a politically embarrassing setback.
The evening roll call proved tight, with Speaker Mike Johnson’s threadbare GOP majority unable to handle many defectors or absences in the face of staunch Democratic opposition to impeaching Mayorkas, the first Cabinet secretary facing charges in nearly 150 years.
In a historic rebuke, the House impeached Mayorkas 214-213. With the return of Majority Leader Steve Scalise to bolster the GOP’s numbers after being away from Washington for cancer care and a Northeastern storm impacting some others, Republicans recouped — despite dissent from their ranks.
President Joe Biden said in a statement released after the vote, “History will not look kindly on House Republicans for their blatant act of unconstitutional partisanship that has targeted an honorable public servant to play petty political games.” Continue reading “AP: Mayorkas Impeached By 1 Vote After 2nd Attempt”
Robert Hur, which provides a detailed examination of President Joe Biden’s mishandling of classified documents but concludes that no criminal charges are warranted against him or anyone else involved. Despite finding evidence that Biden “willfully retained and disclosed classified materials” after his vice presidency while he was a private citizen, the report identifies reasons for not pursuing charges, including the assessment that many documents were retained by mistake. 
criticized the collapse of a Senate deal on border enforcement and Ukraine aid, attributing the failure to Trump’s influence over Republicans. The breakdown of the deal, which included $60 billion in aid for Ukraine and enhancements to U.S.-Mexico border control, highlighted the challenges Biden faces in advancing his foreign policy and securing bipartisan support. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell admitted the deal’s failure, underlining the divided stance within his party and Trump’s sway. Biden blamed Trump for intimidating Republicans into opposing the proposal, emphasizing the need for Congress to act in the nation’s interest. Despite efforts to broker a compromise that would demonstrate American leadership globally and support allies, the deadlock persists, affecting U.S. aid to Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia. The situation underscores the political dynamics influencing legislative action on national security and immigration, with Biden and Senate leaders facing opposition from conservatives led by Trump.