"Mayorkas Calls for Border Reform Amid Impeachment Threats and Congressional Criticism"

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas blames Mexico and Congress for the historic surge at the southern border, calling for more funding and immigration system reform. He acknowledged the stress on facilities and the need for additional resources, while also pushing back on accusations of not enforcing border laws. Mayorkas faces an impeachment hearing over his handling of the border crisis, with record numbers of migrant encounters reported. Senate negotiators are working on a bipartisan border security proposal, aiming to address the influx of migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. amidst ongoing discussions about funding for Ukraine's defense against Russia.