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House Republicans have initiated impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas this week. The House Homeland Security Committee is set to conduct its first impeachment hearing against Mayorkas on Wednesday, with the possibility of additional hearings next week. A full House vote on the matter could occur later this month or early in February.
The move for impeachment comes as Republicans have strongly criticized Mayorkas's management of the southern border, particularly amid record-high levels of migrant crossings. The GOP has been highly vocal in their dissatisfaction with the Secretary's handling of border security, citing concerns over the surging number of border crossings and the overall management of the immigration policies.
In contrast, Mayorkas is actively engaged in bipartisan Senate discussions focused on reformation and updates to border security measures and immigration policy.
The situation has triggered a debate between parties regarding the best approach to manage the border crisis. While Republicans push for impeachment, Mayorkas is striving for bipartisan solutions to address the ongoing challenges faced at the southern border.
The discussions in Congress and the heightened scrutiny of Mayorkas's handling of the border emphasize the urgency surrounding immigration policy in the United States.