Storm delays vote on US Homeland Security chief

On January 28, the Senate held an initial vote for Mayorkas after which it decided that his confirmation will take place on Monday, resulting in several lawmakers returning to their home states for the weekend.

Washington: A vote to confirm Alejandro Mayorkas, US President Joe Biden's pick to head the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has been delayed due to a snowstorm in the country's East Coast, according to a media report.

The confirmation hearing, which was initially slated for Monday, has now been postponed to Tuesday, The Hill news website reported.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the East Coast is currently witnessing a massive snowstorm, which is expected to continue till Tuesday.