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Republicans Impeach Homeland Secretary Mayorkas

Feb 14, 2024
Alejandro Mayorkas, Impeached Secretary of Homeland Security, discusses Republicans accusing him of breaching public trust without evidence in his second impeachment. Other topics include election updates, CDC considering new COVID isolation guidelines, and Meghan Markle partnering with Lemonade Media for a new podcast.
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Quick takeaways

  • Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has been impeached by House Republicans, but his day-to-day work is expected to continue unaffected.
  • The CDC is considering new guidelines to shorten the recommended isolation period for COVID-positive individuals, based on symptom improvement and fever-free status for 24 hours.

Deep dives

Impeachment of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas

Republicans have successfully impeached Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, accusing him of refusing to enforce border laws without presenting evidence. However, Mayorkas' day-to-day work is not expected to be disrupted. The impeachment now moves to the Senate for a vote, where it is unlikely to succeed due to the Democratic majority.

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