House Republicans Impeach Mayorkas Over Border Crisis

After failing in an earlier vote, House Republicans successfully impeached the DHS secretary. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas on Feb. 13 became only the second presidential cabinet member ever to be impeached in the 236-year history of the United States government. Mayorkas, who was appointed by Joe Biden and confirmed by the Democratic Senate in 2021, was impeached on two counts relating to his handling of the border crisis by a vote of 214–213, with all but three Republicans voting in favor and all Democrats opposing the action. The chamber burst into applause after the result was announced. Former…