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:
The Deepening Crisis in Gaza
The Fact of the Matter
The View From Tel Aviv
Not Some Distant Tragedy
Israel Declares War on Hamas
SCOTUS Is Back! Term Preview from Strict Scrutiny
Putting Alabama On The Map
Reading Is Fundamental, Honey
Kevin Knows I'm Miserable Now
Introducing Laphonza Butler
Shutdown, Swerved
Shut Up Or Shut Down
A Time For Chaos
Capitalism, Explained
Pickets Down
Bob's Discount Bribery Scandal
Make Way For A New Murdoch
Going After Garland
Some Assembly Required
Bye Bye, Bail
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