Republicans impeach Alejandro Mayorkas over the border after failing to last week

WASHINGTON — House Republicans on Tuesday night muscled through a vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border, exactly one week after their first attempt to impeach him collapsed spectacularly on the floor. "He has undermined public trust through multiple false statements to Congress, obstructed lawful oversight of the Department of Homeland Security, and violated his oath of office." President Joe Biden blasted House Republicans immediately after the vote. While all but a few House Republicans united behind the impeachment push, several GOP senators have poured cold water on the effort. “House Republicans will be remembered by history for trampling on the Constitution for political gain rather than working to solve the serious challenges at our border.