Friday, April 19, 2024

House Republicans’ bid to impeach homeland security secretary fails in US Senate

Democrats then voted 51-49 to adjourn the trial, just one day after House Republicans presented the articles to the Senate. Chuck Schumer, the senate majority leader, moved to dismiss the charges outright, arguing that a cabinet official cannot be removed from office for implementing the policies of the administration he serves. 

"It is beneath the dignity of the Senate to entertain this nakedly partisan exercise," Schumer said in a floor speech opening Wednesday's session...

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