Alejandro Mayorkas

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United States in “heightened threat environment” following Trump shooting As Mayorkas slams conspiracies

US Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas warns the United States is now in a "heightened threat environment" after the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump. But Secretary Mayorkas says he still has "100% confidence" in the Secret Service, despite Saturday's shooting. Benji Hyer was at the White House press briefing.  

today16 July, 2024

World

US border official becomes the first cabinet member to be impeached in nearly 150 years

Here's an update on our earlier story.... Alejandro Mayorkas — the man in charge of governing America's borders — has become the first US cabinet member to be impeached in nearly 150 years. Representatives in Congress's lower chamber, the House of Representatives, voted narrowly on Tuesday night to impeach the Secretary of Homeland Security, at the second time of asking. Republican Party lawmakers in the House allege that Secretary Mayorkas […]

today14 February, 2024

Namibia

US House Republicans second attempt at Mayorkas impeachment

Republicans in the US House of Representatives are voting for a second time to impeach the Homeland Security Secretary amid a row over immigration. Last week, the House voted against holding Alejandro Mayorkas responsible for the flow of migrants across the US-Mexico border. Nick Harper reports from Austin, Texas.  

today14 February, 2024