Angry Senators Berate Homeland Chief Over Use of Private Email, Antisemitism in His Department

At one point, Senator Hawley began yelling at the secretary over an antisemite’s employment at his department.

AP/Jose Luis Magana
The homeland security secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, is sworn in before the House Judiciary Committee during a hearing on oversight of his department, on Capitol Hill, July 26, 2023. AP/Jose Luis Magana

The secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, is facing criticism from Senate Republicans over his alleged use of a private email account to conduct official business. At a hearing on Tuesday, the secretary was also pressed on issues related to the security of the southern border and allegations that he has allowed antisemites to work in his department. 

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