On Wednesday, the Senate moved to dismiss two articles of impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats needed “to set a precedent that impeachment should never be used to settle policy disagreements.” Congressional reporter Matt Laslo breaks down the vibes on Capitol Hill.
And in headlines: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned Israel that even the “tiniest invasion” on their part would provoke a “massive” response, President Joe Biden may not appear on Ohio’s ballot this November, and Arizona Republicans defeated another effort to repeal the state’s near-total abortion ban.Show Notes:
Congress Passes Antisemitism Legislation In Attempt To Quell University Protests
Biden Administration Moves To Lessen Restrictions On Marijuana
MTG, Mike Johnson, And The Depths Of GOP Chaos
Biden Reiterates “Clear Position” Against Rafah Invasion In Latest Call With Netanyahu
How Unions Won The South
Supreme Court Weighs Immunity In Trump's Jan 6 Case
SCOTUS Hears Trump Immunity Case
Gaza Campus Protests Through the Eyes Of Student Journalists
Inside Trump's Criminal Hush Money Trial
How SCOTUS Could Allow Cities To Criminalize Homelessness
Why Tesla is Spiraling Out of Control
The Challenges Of Jury Selection
Speaker Johnson VS. House Far-Right GOP
Supreme Court Could Help Trump In Jan 6 Obstruction Case
Middle East Tensions At A High After Iran Attacks Israel
The Real Origins of the Student Debt Crisis
DOJ Closes 'The Gun Show Loophole'
House Republicans Deal Speaker Another Blow With FISA Bill
Arizona Abortion Access Now Hinges On A Referendum
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