The Latest Breaking News from Alejandro Mayorkas

Customs and Border Protection Chief Refuses to Step Down (UPDATED)

The Biden Administration has reportedly asked for Commissioner Magnus's resignation, but he has refused to go.

Reason · Nov 12, 2022

Top border official Magnus say he's been asked to resign but refuses

Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus said Friday he was asked to resign but is refusing to do so.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 11, 2022

Why the US midterms matter – from abortion rights to democracy

Guardian writers lay down what’s on the line and what a Republican victory could mean for the future of the country

The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2022

To Protect Privileged Shippers From Competition, the Government Fought Jones Act Waivers

That's in addition to advocating for opponents of the law to be charged with treason.

Reason · Oct 26, 2022

Republicans plan to torpedo key Biden policies as polls predict midterm victory

House minority leader Kevin McCarthy hinted at measures his party would take if it reclaims majority in the lower chamber

The Guardian - US · Oct 21, 2022

Homeland chief shrugs off Ted Cruz's impeachment threat, decries ‘open border’ rhetoric

WASHINGTON – Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas shrugged off calls Friday for his impeachment by Sen. Ted Cruz and others, accusing critics of encouraging the illegal migration they say they condemn every time they say the border is open.

Tribune News Service · Oct 14, 2022

From fringe to front row: Congresswoman Greene rises in GOP

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene once was shunned as a political pariah for her extremist rhetoric

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022

‘Posturing and messaging’: What a McConnell Senate majority could look like in 2023

WASHINGTON — Mitch McConnell has purposefully steered clear of previewing what policies a Republican-led Senate would prioritize if his party recaptures the chamber in a month.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Oct 9, 2022

Ted Cruz warns DHS secretary he could be impeached over rise in migrant crossings

Cruz and Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas accusing him of “gross dereliction of duty.” Mayorkas has been a consistent target of conservative ire over immigration.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 6, 2022

US ‘Dreamers’ demand action as court ruling fuels uncertainty

Dozens rally outside US Capitol after an appeals court upheld a decision that deemed DACA programme ‘unlawful’.

Al Jazeera · Oct 6, 2022