What's happened
The US House of Representatives has voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the US-Mexico border.
Why it matters
The impeachment of a cabinet official is a rare and significant event, reflecting the intense political focus on border security and immigration issues in the US.
What the papers say
The Independent emphasizes the partisan nature of the impeachment, while The Guardian highlights the split-screen nature of the Republican efforts to escalate immigration and border issues. The New York Times and AP News provide straightforward coverage of the impeachment vote.
How we got here
The impeachment follows months of Republican attacks on the Biden administration's handling of the US-Mexico border, with Mayorkas accused of willful and systemic refusal to enforce immigration laws.
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