House Republicans Force Mayorkas Impeachment Trial in Senate

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House Republicans have sent two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate, triggering a trial. The Senate is expected to dismiss or table the charges, with Democrats arguing that the GOP case doesn't meet the constitutional bar for impeachment. If the trial proceeds, it would be the third impeachment trial in five years, and could involve weeks of proceedings, including the possibility of calling witnesses.
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