House Impeaches Homeland Security Chief, Senate Trial Upcoming
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The House has impeached Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The impeachment process now moves to a trial in the Senate.
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The Senate trial likely won't start until late February or early March. The House will send over the articles of impeachment and appoint "managers" to serve as prosecutors.
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It's uncertain how much of an actual trial there will be. The Senate could move to dismiss the charges or hold votes on convicting or exonerating Mayorkas.
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Senate Democrats facing tough re-election races will be closely watched, especially their votes related to ending any trial prematurely.
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The Senate must address the impeachment articles in some form, either dismissing them or rendering a verdict, even if the "trial" only lasts a day or two.