12:30 Report — House GOP makes case for ousting Mayorkas

It’s Tuesday. Let your social media feed calm you down from the whole situation. taylor swift and travis kelsey What will be celebrated starting Sunday? Because my feed isn’t like that. 😅 Here’s what’s happening in politics today.

• House Republicans will hold a hearing today on whether to impeach the Secretary of Homeland Security.
  Alejandro Mayorkas. This is a highly controversial move, heavily criticized by the left and some on the right.

• former
  president trump Even though he has been out of power for more than three years, he will praise the achievements of the economy in 2024.

• new york times An interesting article has been written about how the key processes have become more complex this year.

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House Republicans on the Homeland Security Committee seek to impeach the Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkasaccused them of failing to comply with immigration laws.

What the Republican Party is specifically claiming:”[The impeachment articles] Mayorkas has accused the country of failing to follow immigration laws, pointing to detention standards that have never been met under any administration, including the Trump era. They also accuse him of a ‘breach of public trust’, which they claim amounts to ‘a breach of his oath to faithfully carry out his duties’. ”

How seriously should we take this?: The House Republicans’ approach has received a lot of criticism from the left and some on the right.

some backlash: Former Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoffserved under former president
George W. Bush wrote an op-ed on Sunday warning Republicans not to impeach Mayorkas.And he’s a conservative commentator and legal expert.
Jonathan Turley“I don’t think they have any clear grounds for impeachment,” he said. Learn more about round-trips around Mallorcas

How unusual is this movement?If impeached, Mayorkas would become the first Cabinet secretary to be impeached in 148 years. (NBC News)

How is Mayorkas dealing with this? : Mayorkas Sent a 7 page response Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee
mark green(R-Tenn.), described impeachment as “politically motivated” and a “personal attack.”

MTG wants trust :Member of Parliament marjorie taylor green(R-Ga.) She says she “absolutely” deserves praise. According to The Hill, Mayorkas’ impeachment proceedings michael schnell.

💻 Watch the article of impeachment markup live

“The Senate is preparing to move forward with passing the bill despite the wishes of the Speaker and preparing for a border showdown with the House.” mike johnson(R-Louisiana) warned that he was likely dead by the time he reached the lower chamber,” The Hills reported. alexander bolton.

If the bill is dysfunctional on arrival, why force a vote? : “Senate Republican Leader
mitch McConnell(Kentucky) and his allies are not ignoring Johnson, but if the bill passes the Senate with strong Republican support, Johnson will be under intense pressure to bring it to a vote in the House. I’m betting that it will. ”

How this could backfire : “If Johnson does not act on the bill, House Republicans risk being accused of abandoning Ukraine as a battlefield and undermining America’s confidence in our allies.” This would allow Democrats to be blamed for blocking reforms that would have reduced the number of Americans.

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“House Republicans are poised to derail the party’s biggest chance to pass border legislation in years.”

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president bidenTrump said Tuesday he had decided on a response to the attack on U.S. troops in Jordan that killed three Americans, but stressed he was not calling for a broader war in the Middle East. (the hill)

So what is Biden going to do?: He did not specify.

“The three were identified as Sgt. William Jerome Rivers , 46, of Carrollton, Georgia.specialkennedy radon sanders, 24, from Waycross, Georgia. and Spc.
Breonna Alexandria Moffett , 23, from Savannah, Georgia. (NPR)

president biden He said he spoke with the families of three U.S. soldiers killed in a drone attack in Jordan.

White House National Security Press Secretary John Kirby told reporters:“He was grateful for their time. He told them how proud we all were of their service and how much we mourn their loss.” ” Kirby said.

plus: Biden is scheduled to travel to Delaware on Friday for a dignified transfer. (the hill)

former
president trump taking credit That’s because the stock market is at recent record highs, even though he left office more than three years ago.

Trump’s reasoning: “This is the Trump stock market because my polling for Biden is so good that investors expect me to win and that pushes the market up,” the former president wrote on his Truth Social platform. Posted. ⌨️ His full post

The Biden campaign was having fun with this.: The Biden campaign compared President Trump’s 2020 statement predicting a stock market crash if Biden wins next to a recent post that the former president takes credit for. 📷 Biden campaign post

Economic mood is at its highest in two years, according to the latest Gallup Economic Confidence Index, but Americans remain concerned about inflation. Survey details

^ Other polls also reflect this. : U.S. consumer confidence has reached its highest level since December 2021, according to a Conference Board survey released Tuesday.
Survey details

New York Times maggie astor An interesting article has been written about how complicated the nomination process has become in 2024. Read this excerpt to see how complex it is.

“Next on the main calendar is South Carolina on February 3rd, but only if you’re a Democrat. If you’re a Republican there, you can’t vote until February 24th.…Oh. About Nevada: If you support
nikki haleyYou can vote for her in the state’s primary election on February 6, but your vote will not count toward the Republican nomination. This relates to the Feb. 8 caucus meeting, and Haley will not be participating in that process.If you support a former president Donald J. Trump, you can vote for him in the caucuses, but not in the primaries. The Nevada-led primary will be conducted by mail, but the caucuses will be held in person. … Understood? ”

read more – “This primary season has baffled voting. It worries experts.”

• “DeSantis has improved his public image since dropping out, sparking speculation for 28 years.”: Axios

• “Trump will press full court for big donors and win more than a few.”: politiko

• “The logic of brain teasers of not adding labels”: “This group offers reasonable criticism of American politics, but its approach does not solve the problem.”: atlantic

🥐 celebrate : Today is National Croissant Day!

💝 Wire cutters, please call me next time. I’ll be there!: The New York Times tested and ranked the best boxed chocolates for wire cutters. Winner

🏈 Kylie Kelsey is so relatable. I love it.: kylie kelsey football star’s wife jason kelsey And whose Chiefs player’s brother-in-law
travis kelseyI am dating Taylor Swift, spoke with ABC News about her life and recent fame. “She’s trying to scrape applesauce off the couch…which is not very glamorous,” she said with a laugh, describing her life with her three young children. . 💻 clock

📦 Delivery demand is decreasing : UPS announced it will cut 12,000 jobs this year due to declining transportation demand. (the hill)

It contains the House of Representatives and the Senate. president biden Located in Floridavice president harris Currently located in Washington, DC, there are no public events. (always eastern)

• this morning:House Republican leaders held a press conference. 💻 clock

• 1:30pm: First chamber vote. Final voting is scheduled for around 4pm 🗓️ Today’s topic

• 2 pm : Biden attends a campaign reception in Palm Beach.
• 3 pm:The Senate is in session. 🗓️
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• 6:45pm: Mr. Biden participates in a campaign reception in Miami.