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An Anticlimactic End to Mayorkas Impeachment

Apr 18, 2024
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.
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  • Impeachment should not be used for policy disagreements.
  • Tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, warning of potential conflict.

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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.

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