Mayorkas Rebuffs Abbott's Calls for More Border Action, Defends Biden Policies Amid Criticism
• Mayorkas pushed back against Texas Gov. Abbott's call for Biden to use more executive authority on the border, saying Abbott is "wrong" and that past efforts have been blocked in court.
• Mayorkas criticized Abbott for refusing to work with the Biden administration on border issues and for busing migrants to Democratic cities.
• The Homeland Security Secretary evaded questions about what executive actions Biden is considering on immigration.
• Mayorkas defended Biden's recent border visit after criticism from the border patrol agents' union.
• Asked about the House impeaching him over border issues, Mayorkas said he'll let the Senate "execute its responsibilities" while he focuses on work.