In a historic move, the House of Representatives has voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The vote, which took place with a narrow margin of 214 to 213, marks the second time a cabinet secretary has faced such charges in an attempt to remove them from office.
The impeachment proceedings stem from concerns over Mayorkas' handling of the situation at the southern border with Mexico. Republicans have argued that his actions and statements to Congress warranted charges of high crimes or misdemeanors. However, legal scholars from both parties have questioned the merit of these allegations.
