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US Senate dismisses House Republican impeachment charges against Mayorkas

The Senate dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, stopping the House Republican effort over border management, ending the trial instantly.
Senators voted to dismiss the articles, with Democrats deeming them unconstitutional. Both charges accused Mayorkas of non-compliance with immigration law and a breach of trust on border security.
Republicans criticize President Joe Biden's border approach amidst high illegal crossings, while Democrats' dismissal outraged House GOP, claiming Democrats endorse Biden's risky border policies.

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Montrose Daily Press

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Senate rejects two impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday dismissed two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

1 year ago

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Saudi Gazette

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US Senate kills the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Mayorkas

The US Senate made short work of the articles of impeachment against Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday, ending the historic trial before it began in earnest as the Democratic majority brushed aside GOP efforts to prolong the dead-end process.

1 year ago·Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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Senate kills articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

Updated April 17, 2024 at 6:10 PM ETThe Senate has rejected both articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, swiftly ending the trial triggered by the House's narrow vote to impeach in February.The articles charged Mayorkas with willfully ignoring the law and breaching the public's trust. Democrats called the opposition a policy dispute, and said it did not rise to "high crimes and misdemeanors," as required f…

1 year ago·Portland, United States

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NY1

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Senate Republicans grill Mayorkas a day after impeachment charges dismissed

Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security Committee made clear they were furious Mayorkas avoided a trial.

1 year ago·New York, United States

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GOP makes weak pitch as Senate rejects Mayorkas impeachment articles

Republicans are pretending that Democrats set a dangerous precedent by discarding Alejandro Mayorkas’ impeachment without a trial. They have it backwards.

1 year ago·United States

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Senate dismisses articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Mayorkas

The Senate took little time to dismiss impeachment charges against the Secretary of Homeland Security. A volcano erupted in Indonesia, prompting evacuations and fears of a tsunami. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, April 18, 2024. Senate dismissed articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Mayorkas The Senate quickly voted to dismiss impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on…

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