Posted 4/8/2024, 9:52:38 AM
House Impeaches Homeland Security Head Mayorkas in Partisan Clash; Swift Dismissal Expected in Senate
- The House has impeached Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas; the articles of impeachment will soon go to the Senate
- Senate Majority Leader Schumer has several options dismiss the charges quickly, appoint a committee to investigate, or hold a full Senate trial
- Experts believe Schumer will move to dismiss the charges swiftly as the impeachment is seen as a partisan attack related to immigration policy
- If dismissal fails, a trial committee is possible but unlikely as it would give credibility to the Republican effort
- A full Senate trial is very doubtful due to Democratic control, a busy agenda, and the upcoming elections