House Republicans sent articles of impeachment against Mayorkas to the Senate for his handling of the southern border crisis.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission now requires most employers to provide time-off for abortions under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, sparking debate over broader workers' rights.
Deep dives
Impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
House Republicans sent two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate, accusing him of high crimes and misdemeanors related to his management of the southern border. Although some experts believe the evidence falls short of meeting the impeachment threshold, Democrats in control of the Senate are likely to swiftly dismiss the charges without a trial or conduct a trial that does not end in conviction. Potential jurors are being questioned in former President Donald Trump's Hush Money trial, with Trump's team questioning their impartiality based on past social media posts.
Employment Protections for Abortion and Pregnant Workers
A recent ruling by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission now mandates most employers to provide time-off for abortions, as clarified under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. This rule, while not requiring paid time-off, offers protections such as unpaid time-off, light duty, and meal breaks for pregnant and postpartum workers. The decision to include abortion under these protections generated significant feedback, with many advocating for its exclusion. Despite the opposition, advocates have celebrated this ruling as a victory for broader workers' rights in supporting pregnant and postpartum individuals.
House Republicans have sent articles of impeachment to the Senate against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. We’ll tell you where the jury selection process stands in former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial. President Joe Biden slams Trump during a campaign stop in his hometown. One America Network has settled a defamation lawsuit brought by voting tech company Smartmatic. And, protections for some employees now include time off for abortion.