House Speaker Mike Johnson is rescheduling the Senate's impeachment trial for President Joe Biden's border security chief, Alejandro Mayorkas, with GOP Senators trying to force media coverage of the legal charges. Democrats are trying to quickly dismiss the charges and avoid media coverage of the border crisis.
Key Points
House Speaker Mike Johnson reschedules Senate's impeachment trial for Alejandro Mayorkas to allow more media coverage
GOP Senators aiming to highlight Mayorkas' alleged violations of immigration laws set by Congress
Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, trying to dismiss the charges quickly and avoid showcasing the border crisis
Mayorkas justifies his pro-migration stance by prioritizing needs above the law and supporting equity between Americans and foreigners
Pros
GOP Senators are pushing for media coverage of the legal charges against Mayorkas, highlighting potential law violations.
Cons
Democrats are trying to dismiss the charges quickly and avoid media coverage of the border crisis.