Republicans Prepare to Confront Homeland Security Chief on Border Policies

US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is set to face tough questioning from Republican lawmakers during a House judiciary committee oversight hearing. Mayorkas, who has been criticized by GOP members over his handling of immigration and border policies, may also face a potential impeachment process. The hearing is seen as a political exercise rather than a realistic attempt to address border challenges, with little focus expected on the conditions leading to the deaths of undocumented individuals attempting to enter the US. The Biden administration has faced backlash from both Republicans and Democrats over its immigration policies, including the recent extension of restrictions on asylum requests.