insert_link World 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. todayJuly 16, 2024 33
insert_link 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 […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 20
insert_link 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. todayFebruary 14, 2024 11
insert_link World US Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas survives impeachment attempt US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has survived an impeachment attempt in the House of Representatives after several Republicans broke ranks with their party. Congressional Republicans had sought to oust Mayorkas over the surge in migration at the US's southern border. Ira Spitzer reports. todayFebruary 7, 2024 20