Senate leaders haggle over Mayorkas impeachment deal as trial begins

[ad_1] House managers delivered the articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on Tuesday. Senate leaders are discussing what happens next. While many senators expected Democratic leadership would quickly dispose of the trial through a motion to table or dismissal, which only require a simple majority to pass, a number … Read more

Messy intel fight comes to Senate with Friday deadline

[ad_1] The Senate will take its first vote on keeping a key surveillance power in place Thursday, setting up a tough negotiation with privacy hawks in order to avoid a Saturday lapse in the controversial spy authorities. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday he will move to set up a vote on the expiring Section … Read more

What to watch for in the Senate impeachment trial of Alejandro Mayorkas

[ad_1] The Senate is set to begin an impeachment trial this week for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas — the first of its kind in nearly 150 years — after weeks of delay. Mayorkas became the second Cabinet secretary ever impeached last month, after the GOP-controlled House’s second try succeeded. Republicans have channeled their outrage … Read more

Johnson plans separate House votes on Ukraine and Israel this week

[ad_1] Speaker Mike Johnson told GOP lawmakers that he’ll try to pass four measures this week to send aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan — each in separate bills, according to two Republicans in the private Monday meeting. A fourth proposed bill would include a package of related measures, including a lend-lease deal for military … Read more

New group linked to California Dems hits Fitzpatrick — from the right

[ad_1] A newly established outside group with ties to California Democrats is hitting Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) as not conservative enough, seeking to boost his GOP primary opponent for a Pennsylvania swing seat. POLITICO obtained mailers sent by the group — True Patriots PA, established on April 5 — hitting the incumbent. One says ”We … Read more