Senate Faces Pressure Over Mayorkas Impeachment Trial

As the Senate reconvenes, Republicans push for a full trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, impeached by the House over border security issues.

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) has called for the conviction of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the border crisis, claiming Mayorkas lied about the border's security.
The House has impeached Mayorkas, marking the first impeachment of a Cabinet official in 150 years, but the Senate trial is on hold, with Democrats expected to dismiss the charges.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) faces pressure from Republicans to hold a full impeachment trial, but plans to dismiss the trial are anticipated.
Some Senate Republicans, led by Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), demand a formal trial, arguing against dismissing the articles of impeachment without due process.
Mayorkas, impeached for failing to comply with federal immigration law and breaching public trust, has stated he has no plans to resign.