Senator Hawley Blocks Quick Consideration of Biden Homeland Security Nominee

Republican Sen. Josh Hawley said on Tuesday he would block quick consideration by the Senate Homeland Security Committee of the nomination of Alejandro Mayorkas for Homeland Security secretary.

Hawley cited concerns about President-elect Joe Biden's immigration policies for holding up the confirmation.

Hawley has recently taken fire for being one of those legislators who sought to block Congress' certification of Joe Biden's Electoral College victory.