Senate conservatives press for full Mayorkas impeachment trial
The impeachment effort is all but certain to die in the Democratic-controlled Senate, which has the final say over removing officials under the Constitution.
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The impeachment effort is all but certain to die in the Democratic-controlled Senate, which has the final say over removing officials under the Constitution.
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Mayorkas is highly unlikely to be removed from office. But how the Senate proceeds remains to be seen.
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