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Mar 04 2024
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Mayorkas slams Texas Gov. Abbott for saying Biden should use executive authority on border
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas pushed back Sunday on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent remarks that President Joe Biden should use more executive authority to take action on the southern border.
“He couldn’t be more wrong,” Mayorkas said of the Republican governor in an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union.”
“As a matter of fact, former President
CNN (Online News)Feb 06 2024
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House Republicans Fail to Impeach Mayorkas Over Border Record
House lawmakers failed to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who Republicans said has failed to enforce U.S. immigration laws and stop people from entering the country illegally from Mexico.
The near-party-line vote on the GOP-led measure was 214 in favor to 216 against. Mayorkas would have been the first sitting cabinet official to be impeached in the nation’s
Wall Street Journal (News)Jan 30 2024
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Mayorkas Slams GOP’s ‘Baseless’ Impeachment Bid Against Him
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas fiercely defended himself against allegations of breaching the public’s trust and refusing to comply with the law in a withering letter sent to the Homeland Security Committee mere hours before the panel considers articles of impeachment against him. Over more than six pages, Mayorkas rigorously defended his life’s work in public service and
Daily BeastJan 29 2024
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Biden-district Republicans face attacks over Mayorkas impeachment
EXCLUSIVE — Vulnerable House Republicans are coming under fire by Democratic groups over the GOP’s plans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas due to his handling of the southern border. The Democratic-aligned Congressional Integrity Project launched an ad campaign on Monday specifically targeting Republican lawmakers running for reelection in districts won by President Joe
Washington ExaminerFeb 06 2024
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White House to GOP: Failed Mayorkas impeachment effort was ‘waste of time’
The White House on Tuesday called the Republican effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas “a waste of time” and a “political stunt” after the House vote failed. The vote failed in an embarrassing fashion for Republicans on Tuesday evening, as three members joined Democrats to vote against impeachment. The 214-216 vote was a loss for Republicans, who argued Mayorkas
The HillFeb 11 2024
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Gaslight Supreme: Mayorkas Says "We Don't Bear Responsibility" For Border Crisis
Gaslight Supreme: Mayorkas Says "We Don't Bear Responsibility" For Border Crisis The Biden administration can't stop lying to the American public. On Sunday, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas had the audacity to claim that the Biden administration doesn't bear responsibility for the border crisis, despite, among other things: Terminating the National Emergency at the Southwest
ZeroHedgeJan 31 2024
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Reps. Payne, Menendez blast Mayorkas impeachment as process moves forward
In the wee hours of this morning, the House Homeland Security Committee voted to move forward with articles of impeachment against U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the committed objections of the two New Jerseyans who serve on the committee, Reps. Donald Payne Jr. (D-Newark) and Rob Menendez (D-Jersey City). Republicans have argued, both in yesterday’s marathon hearing
New Jersey GlobeJan 30 2024
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Mayorkas impeachment careens toward vote as Republicans and Democrats sharpen defense
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas may be the first Cabinet official to be impeached since 1876 as the House moves forward with proceedings against him. The House Homeland Security Committee is scheduled to mark up two articles of impeachment against Mayorkas on Tuesday. In the days leading up to the markup, Republicans and Democrats have spent their time crafting their defenses,
Washington ExaminerJan 30 2024
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House Republicans to hold hearing on impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
WASHINGTON — Members of the House Homeland Security Committee are meeting Tuesday to discuss the Republican-led impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. House Republicans accuse Mayorkas and the Biden administration of disregarding federal laws on immigration and seek to make Mayorkas the second Cabinet official impeached in U.S. history. Tuesday’s hearing
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