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Homeland Security Secretary nominee Alejandro Mayorkas testifies during his confirmation hearing in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Joshua Roberts/Pool via AP)

Alejandro Mayorkas says Biden wants to grant citizenship to most illegals

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

In this Nov. 24, 2020, file photo, President-elect Joe Biden's Homeland Security Secretary nominee Alejandro Mayorkas speaks at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Del. The last time Mayorkas faced Senate confirmation, not a single Republican voted for him because there was an open investigation into his management of the U.S. immigration agency under President Barack Obama.. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File) **FILE**

Biden’s Homeland Security pick faces questions on 2015 probe

By BEN FOX and MATTHEW DALY - Associated Press

Then-Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas speaks at the Black Hat conference Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, in Las Vegas. The annual computer security conference draws thousands of hackers and security professionals to Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Joe Biden picks Alejandro Mayorkas, architect of DACA, to lead DHS

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 25, 2013, file photo Alejandro Mayorkas, President Obama's nominee to become deputy secretary of the Homeland Security Department, testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on his nomination. President-elect Joe Biden is filling out his administration with key picks for his national security and foreign policy teams. Mayorkas will be nominated as the secretary for the department of homeland security. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Ex-Homeland Security official Mayorkas returns under Biden

By BEN FOX - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 25, 2013 file photo, Alejandro Mayorkas, then-President Obama's nominee to become deputy secretary of the Homeland Security Department, testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. Mayorkas has been defending himself against allegations he used his previous government post to provide preferential treatment to the politically connected before he was promoted to the agency’s No. 2 position. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Alejandro Mayorkas, DHS deputy, to step down as administration departures begin

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Alejandro Mayorkas, the deputy secretary whose previous tenure as the head of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is under scrutiny, said when he did intervene in visa cases, it was to make sure his agency was following the law, not to give special treatment. (Associated Press)

Alejandro Mayorkas can’t remember Democrats seeking visa favors, only Republicans

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, Nevada Democrat. (Associated Press)

Harry Reid calls whistleblowers ‘a bunch of whiners’

By David Sherfinski and Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Whistleblowers said Alejandro Mayorkas gave special treatment to some Democrats who were advocating for EB-5 investor visas for companies they backed. (Associated Press)

Jeh Johnson, DHS secretary, says Alejandro Mayorkas will keep his job

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

FILE -, In this July 25, 2013 file photo, Alejandro Mayorkas, President Obama's then-nominee to become deputy secretary of the Homeland Security Department, testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. The Homeland Security Department has ordered agents at airports and other ports of entry to observe everyone coming into the United States for potential signs of Ebola infection, officials said Wednesday. Mayorkas said Customs and Border Protection agents are also handing out factsheets to travelers with details of what symptoms to look for and directions to call a doctor if they become sick within 21 days. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

White House calls embattled Mayorkas ‘effective leader’

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, whom President Obama promoted even while he was under investigation, meddled in three immigration cases, creating "an appearance of favoritism and special access," the department's inspector general said in a 99-page report that stops just short of accusing Mr. Mayorkas of lying. (Associated Press)

Alejandro Mayorkas shows ‘favoritism’ to wealthy, Dem-connected immigrants: report

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2014 file photo, hazardous material cleaners disinfectant their personal protective equipment after working in the apartment where Thomas Eric Duncan, the Ebola patient who traveled from Liberia to Dallas, stayed last week, in Dallas. The Homeland Security Department has ordered agents at airports and other ports of entry to observe everyone coming into the United States for potential signs of Ebola infection, officials said Wednesday. Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Customs and Border Protection agents are also handing out factsheets to travelers with details of what symptoms to look for and directions to call a doctor if they become sick within 21 days. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Federal official: Fever screening at 5 U.S. airports

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL and MIKE STOBBE - Associated Press

Gary Wagner, of Elbit Systems of America, cleans the lens of a long range thermal imaging targeting system at the 8th annual Border Security Expo, Tuesday, March 18, 2014 in Phoenix. The two day event will feature panel discussions, sharing intelligence, and exhibitors displaying high-tech wares aimed at securing lucrative government contracts and private sales. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Border Security Expo showcases high-tech wares

By BRIAN SKOLOFF - Associated Press

Homeland security official visits Texas border

Associated Press

The Homeland Security Department's inspector general is investigating the program and the former director of USCIS, Alejandro Mayorkas, whom President Obama has since promoted to be deputy secretary of Homeland Security.

Issues of corruption, fraud in investor-visa program date back two decades

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson "was impressed with Mr. Marrone's integrity and management abilities" while serving together at the Department of Defense, a DHS spokesman said.

New Homeland chief: Agency will be ready for legalization of immigrants

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Sen. Harry Reid. (Associated Press)

Watchdog group calls for ethics investigation into Harry Reid

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., center, joined at left by Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., talks to reporters about the final work of the Senate as their legislative year comes to a close, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013. Reid promises a vote no later than Jan. 7 on a measure to extend jobless benefits for three months. He said the number of jobless people out of work for more than six months is far greater than in past economic recoveries. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

After Senate Dems go nuclear, GOP fights back with conventional weapons

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Whistleblowers said Alejandro Mayorkas gave special treatment to some Democrats who were advocating for EB-5 investor visas for companies they backed. (Associated Press)

Dems use new filibuster rules to approve DHS nominee Alejandro Mayorkas under investigation

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Charles Edwards, acting inspector general of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, testifies before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs at the Dirksen Building in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

Charles Edwards, criticized Homeland Security IG, leaving post

By Phillip Swarts - The Washington Times

All in a day's work: White House press secretary Jay Carney praises former President George W. Bush's paintings ("I think the results are pretty impressive") and wrangles with skeptical press over transparency issues. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: A brief tale from Beverly Hills

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times