Guests include Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and Congressional reporter Matt Laslo. They discuss the Senate's dismissal of impeachment articles against Mayorkas, Iranian President's warning to Israel, and Arizona's abortion ban. The podcast covers political posturing, GOP's impeachment push, tensions in the Middle East, failure to repeal Arizona's abortion ban, and NBA player banned for life due to illegal gambling.
Impeachment should not be used for policy disagreements.
Tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, warning of potential conflict.
Deep dives
Senate Dismisses Impeachment Articles Against Mayorkas
The Senate swiftly dismissed two articles of impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas in a three-hour trial. Chuck Schumer emphasized that impeachment should not be used for settling policy disagreements. The impeachment process was viewed as politically motivated, with Republicans using it to score points for the 2024 election. Despite efforts to oust Mayorkas, he retained his position.
Republican Efforts on Impeaching President Biden
House Republicans are determined to impeach President Joe Biden, even without substantial reasons or evidence. The White House declined an invitation for Biden to testify in an impeachment inquiry hearing, stating he had done nothing wrong. Republicans, including Ohio's James Comer, continue to push for impeachment, citing prior actions against former President Trump as motivation.
International Tensions and Domestic Politics
Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Iranian President Raisi warns Israel of a massive response following attacks between the countries. In the US, technicalities may prevent Biden from appearing on the Ohio ballot, sparking political maneuvering. The NBA bans Toronto Raptors player John Tae Porter for life due to illegal gambling on NBA games, highlighting controversies surrounding sports betting and player conduct.
On Wednesday, the Senate moved to dismiss two articles of impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats needed “to set a precedent that impeachment should never be used to settle policy disagreements.” Congressional reporter Matt Laslo breaks down the vibes on Capitol Hill.
And in headlines: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned Israel that even the “tiniest invasion” on their part would provoke a “massive” response, President Joe Biden may not appear on Ohio’s ballot this November, and Arizona Republicans defeated another effort to repeal the state’s near-total abortion ban.Show Notes: