Mayorkas Defends Biden Border Policy, Calls for Congress to Act Amid Political Criticism
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Mayorkas pushed back on Texas Gov. Abbott's claim that Biden should use more executive authority on the border, saying Abbott "couldn't be more wrong."
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Mayorkas criticized Abbott for refusing to work with the Biden administration on border issues and for busing migrants to other cities.
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The Homeland Security Secretary said Congress needs to act on immigration reform legislation.
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Mayorkas defended Biden's recent border visit after the Border Patrol union criticized it.
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The House voted to impeach Mayorkas over his handling of the border, but he deferred to the Senate on whether to dismiss the charges or hold a trial.