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Mayorkas Impeachment Dismissed, NPR Editor Resigns, & More | 04.19.24

Apr 19, 2024
Topics include Senate dismissing Mayorkas impeachment, Ivy League president testimony on antisemitism, NPR editor resignation, NBA ban, rat-related illness in NYC, legal settlements, Dubai rainfall, and Beatles news.
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  • Senate dismissed Mayorkas impeachment charges due to policy execution, highlighting a constitutional limitation.
  • Events at Columbia University, Boeing, and NPR emphasize the importance of compassion and seeking peace.

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Senate Dismisses Impeachment Articles Against Secretary Mayorkas

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas faced impeachment charges related to the U.S.-Mexico border crisis, accused of not enforcing immigration laws and breaching public trust. Despite being the first cabinet secretary impeached in U.S. history, the Senate swiftly ruled the charges unconstitutional, with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stating a cabinet member can't be impeached for carrying out policy.

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