Biden retained records related to Ukraine, China; Comer demands ‘unfettered access’ amid impeachment inquiry
According to Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report, President Biden had documents marked “classified” and “classified” related to Ukraine and China. Hoare, who released his report Thursday after a months-long investigation, did not recommend criminal charges against Biden for improper handling and storage of classified documents, even if he was not in the Oval Office. However, […]
From the border to impeachment to the courts, gridlock reigns in Washington
The government of the most powerful country on earth is no longer functioning. Every attempt to do just about anything ends up in flames. This happens regularly in capital cities built on divided governments established by the Founders. But when you combine that with the highly partisan atmosphere that is currently embedded in our culture […]
Gaetz on failed Mayorkas impeachment vote: ‘Never missed George Santos more’
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) joined former Rep. George Santos in the wake of House Republicans’ failed attempt to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, joined by three other Republicans. Congressman (New York), he said, “I never missed it.” Democrats opposed the bill, a stunning defeat for the party. Gaetz, who was one of 112 Republicans […]
Pelosi on House impeachment attempt of Mayorkas: ‘Everything they do is about Donald Trump’
Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Wednesday criticized House Republicans for seeking to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. “Understand this: Everything they do is about Donald Trump. He’s a puppeteer,” she said in an interview with MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell discussing Tuesday’s failed Republican impeachment effort. “Sadly, as I always say, he lights up the […]
Sen. James Lankford Mocks Mayorkas Impeachment Effort
Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) defended Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas against impeachment, hours before the months-long pro-immigration border deal effort was expected to come under fire. Asked about the House’s efforts to impeach the embattled secretary in the midst of an unprecedented border crisis that began on Lankford’s watch, Lankford said, “To use House terminology, […]
Here are the 3 House Republicans who torpedoed Mayorkas’ impeachment vote
House Republicans on Tuesday failed in a months-long effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the southern border crisis, with three Republicans split in line to vote against the bill. , suffered a crushing defeat. The vote was 214-216. Lawmakers voted in favor of a resolution that combines two articles […]
Dems Wheel in Al Green After Surgery for Mayorkas Impeachment
Democrats reportedly brought Rep. Al Green (D-Texas), fresh from surgery, to the House of Representatives on Tuesday so he could vote against impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. It has been reported. Greene reportedly appeared on the House floor in a hospital gown to cast a surprise vote, which may have been the deciding factor […]
‘A Resounding Betrayal’: Republicans, Conservatives React To Failed Mayorkas Impeachment
Republicans and conservatives lashed out Tuesday after the House failed to pass a resolution to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In the House, Republican Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado, Rep. Tom McClintock of California, and Rep. Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin initially voted “no” to break the 215-215 tie, and Republican Rep. Blake Moore (Rep. […]
Mayorkas Survives House Impeachment Vote
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas testifies during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on November 15, 2023, at the Capitol in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Sophia Flores of OAN4:42 PM – Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas survived a House vote to impeach him from his […]
White House to GOP: Failed Mayorkas impeachment effort was ‘waste of time’
The White House on Tuesday criticized Republican efforts to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as a “waste of time” and a “political stunt” after the House vote failed. The vote failed in embarrassing fashion for Republicans on Tuesday night, as three senators joined Democrats in voting against impeachment. The 214-216 vote was a defeat […]