Breaking News: Senate dismisses impeachment charges against Mayorkas without a trial

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS The Senate dismissed the impeachment case against Alejandro Mayorkas, the homeland security secretary, a move that skips a trial altogether. Wednesday, April 17, 2024 4:45 PM ET Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, moved to dismiss each charge, arguing that a cabinet member cannot be removed merely for carrying out the policies of his administration. Read more   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving Breaking News Alerts, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from the Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018