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.
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.
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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.
CDC considering changes to COVID isolation guidelines
The CDC is considering new guidelines that would shorten the recommended isolation period for COVID-positive individuals. Under the proposed guidelines, people would be advised to end their isolation if they have been fever-free without medication for 24 hours and their symptoms are mild and improving. This change is driven by evolving attitudes towards COVID and a desire for more realistic recommendations. However, critics express concerns about the potential for increased transmission and the risks to vulnerable populations.
Passage of aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
The Senate has passed a $95 billion bill providing aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The bill includes funding for humanitarian aid, border security, and support in the Indo-Pacific region. However, its passage in the House is uncertain. In related news, negotiations are ongoing to secure a ceasefire and hostage deal in the Israel-Hamas conflict, with President Biden aiming for a six-week halt to fighting.
House Republicans impeached Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday in a 214-213 vote. Meanwhile in New York, Democrat Tom Suozzi won the special election to replace ousted Republican Congressman George Santos, and Pennsylvania voters elected Democrat Jim Prokopiak in Tuesday’s state House special election.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may loosen Covid isolation requirements. Under newly proposed guidelines, Americans who test positive for Covid would no longer be advised to isolate for five days. Instead, they plan to recommend that people use their symptoms to determine when they should end their isolation.
And in headlines: the Senate passed a $95 billion bill with aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, the death toll from last year’s West Maui wildfires reached 101 on Tuesday, and Meghan Markle teamed up with Lemonada Media for a new podcast.
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