House of Representatives Impeaches Alejandro Mayorkas, Homeland Security Secretary

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has become the first cabinet member in nearly 150 years to face impeachment, following a narrow vote in the House of Representatives. Many Republicans blame Mayorkas for the influx of migrants at the US-Mexico border. The measure passed with a vote of 214 to 213, and now moves to the Senate for an impeachment trial. President Joe Biden condemned the vote as partisan, calling it an "act of unconstitutional partisanship" and a "political stunt." The vote was largely split along party lines, with 210 Democrats and three Republicans voting against the impeachment. Mayorkas has been accused by opponents of failing to secure the border, while Democrats and the administration have denied the charges. President Biden defended Mayorkas, praising his integrity and commitment to the nation's values. This impeachment attempt follows a failed earlier attempt and comes amidst growing concerns over US immigration and the administration's border policies. However, it is unlikely to pass in the Democrat-controlled Senate. The last cabinet secretary to be impeached was Secretary of War William Belknap in 1876.