"House Impeaches Mayorkas: What Comes Next?"

The House has impeached Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and the Senate will now act as a "court" to judge whether he is guilty of the charges in a trial. The trial is expected to begin later in February, with the House sending the articles of impeachment and House "managers" to the Senate to formally start the process. The Senate can decide to hold a full trial, move to dismiss, or have up or down votes on convicting or exonerating Mayorkas. Senate Republicans will closely monitor any attempts by Senate Democrats to shorten the trial, and the outcome may impact the re-election bids of vulnerable Democratic senators.