NBC News -Republicans are hoping to drag out the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, but they might not get that what they wish for. This afternoon, an impeachment trial will kick off with all 100 senators getting sworn in as jurors. Then, Senate Democrats, led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, are expected to quickly move to dismiss or table the two impeachment articles against Mayorkas and move on to other business. A conviction against Mayorkas is likely impossible because none of the Senate’s 51 Democrats have said they support his impeachment.Mayorkas is charged with “high crimes and misdemeanors” for failing to enforce immigration and border security laws and for knowingly lying under oath in Congress. The trial comes a day after the House of Representatives sent its articles of impeachment to the Senate in a solemn procession that included escorting the pair of impeachment articles across the Rotunda and onto the Senate floor. Here’s what else to know about the impeachment efforts and trial.
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