Senate will convene the Mayorkas impeachment trial [Video]

Senate Democrats could end the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday before arguments even begin.Watch a livestream of the hearing in the video player above.Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is expected to call votes to dismiss two articles of impeachment against Mayorkas after senators are sworn in as jurors midday, a move that could scuttle the trial and frustrate Republicans who have demanded that House prosecutors be able to make their case. Democrats appear to be united in opposition to moving forward.Mayorkas said Wednesday that he’s focused on his work running the massive department.”As they work on impeachment, I work on advancing the mission of the Department of Homeland Security. That’s what I’ve done throughout this process,” he said during an appearance on CBS’ “CBS Mornings” show to discuss the department’s new campaign to help children stay safe online.The House narrowly voted in February to impeach …