"Republicans Criticize Dems' Dismissal of Mayorkas Impeachment Trial"

Senate Republicans are calling for an immediate and open trial into the impeachment articles passed against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with concerns that Senate Democrats will use a procedural maneuver to quickly dismiss the trial. Republicans argue that blocking the impeachment trial would keep borders open and emphasize the historical significance of such a move, while Democrats are expected to swear in as jurors on Thursday. The White House counsel sent a memo highlighting comments made by Republican senators about the Mayorkas impeachment effort prior to its passage in the House, with several of the Republican examples changing their position and voicing support for a trial.