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The battle for New Mexico: Vasquez vs. Herrell [Video]

IN 40 STATES. U.S. REPRESENTATIVE GABE VASQUEZ SAYS SERIOUS INVESTMENTS ARE BEING MADE ACROSS HIS DISTRICT TO HELP NEW MEXICANS. OUR JULIAN PARRA SITS DOWN WITH VASQUEZ ON THE WORK BEING DONE AS WE GET CLOSER TO ELECTION DAY. JULIAN. THATS RIGHT. SHELLY. SO, VASQUEZ SAYS HE IS AWARE OF NEW MEXICANS CONCERNS LIKE HEALTH CARE, CRIME AND THE BORDER. HE SAYS HIS RECORD SPEAKS FOR ITSELF. BUT HIS CHALLENGER, YVETTE HERRELL, ARGUES MORE CAN BE DONE. YOU KNOW, ONE OF THE THINGS ABOUT BEING FROM THE BORDER AND BEING A BORDER LEGISLATOR IS THAT YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND WHEN CONDITIONS CHANGE AT THE BORDER. REPRESENTATIVE GABE VASQUEZ SAYS ITS BEEN A BUSY YEAR AND A HALF SINCE HES BEEN ELECTED. HE BELIEVES WORK IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF NEW MEXICANS, LIKE SECURING THE BORDER AND SUPPRESSING CRIME. I INTRODUCED THE COYOTES ACT AND THE NO MORE NARCOS ACT TO HELP SUPPORT BOTH LAW ENFORCEMENT, BUT ALSO TO HELP FUND CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION TO PREVENT TEENAGERS, IN PARTICULAR, FROM BEING USED AS MULES ALONG THE BORDER. THESE BILLS ARE PART OF WHAT VASQUEZ HAS CALLED COMMON SENSE BILLS, AND PLANS TO CONTINUE INTRODUCING LEGISLATION TO TACKLE ISSUES IN SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO. HIS CHALLENGER, FORMER REPRESENTATIVE YVETTE HERRELL, SAYS SHE DOESNT SEE IT THAT WAY. I DONT THINK YOU CAN HAVE IT BOTH WAYS. I DONT THINK YOU CAN SAY YOURE TRYING TO SUPPORT THIS AND SECURE THE BORDER ISSUE. AND THEN AT THE SAME TIME, VOTE TO ALLOW ILLEGALS TO VOTE IN OUR ELECTIONS. AS SHE MOVES ON WITH HER OWN CAMPAIGN, HER PLANS ARE TO OFFER MORE RESOURCES FOR BORDER AGENTS AND BE TOUGHER ON CRIME. SHE THINKS VASQUEZ ISNT DOING ENOUGH, AND IF ELECTED AGAIN TO DISTRICT TWO, SHE WANTS TO PASS MORE BILLS TO TACKLE CRIME, ADDRESS BORDER ISSUES AND OFFER MORE PROTECTION TO PEOPLE WORKING TO SECURE THE BORDER. WERE SEEING A DIFFERENT TAKE ON POLICY STANCES BECAUSE WE ALL KNOW THE BORDER IS A HUGE ISSUE FOR VOTERS AROUND THE STATE AND QUITE HONESTLY, AROUND THE NATION. BEFORE VASQUEZ TAKING OFFICE, HERRELL SAYS SHE WAS WORKING ON POLICIES TO HELP FARMERS AND RANCHERS PROSPER AND CAMPAIGNING FOR BETTER CHILD EDUCATION. NOW, SHE SAYS, ITS TIME FOR A CHANGE. THE POLITICS OF IT ALL HAS GOTTEN TOO INTRUSIVE. ITS TIME WE JUST LOOK AT WHAT THE NEEDS ARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND CERTAINLY THE PEOPLE OF THE SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. WE JUST HAVE TO SHOW FOLKS THE WORK THAT WEVE DONE ALREADY IN THE FIRST YEAR, AND A HALF OF ME BEING IN CONGRESS, AND WE HAVE BROUGHT HOME BACK RESULTS TO NEW MEXICANS. NOW, ARE WE VOTING FOR THE ELECTION BEGINS OCTOBER EIGHTH ACROSS NEW MEXICO WITH ELECTION DAY BEIN

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DOJ charges leader of Oct. 7 Israel attack [Video]

The Department of Justice has charged the leader of the Oct. 7 attack in Israel with conspiring to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, resulting in death.Attorney General Merrick Garland said that Hamas’ leader and several other top militants are responsible for planning, supporting, and perpetrating the terrorist attack that killed more than 1,200 people, including 40 Americans. Garland emphasized that these charges are part of a broader effort to combat Hamas’ operations.This development comes as pressure mounts for Israel and Hamas to reach a cease-fire deal.President Joe Biden has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for not doing enough to facilitate a cease-fire.The White House says it is actively working on a new proposal that both sides can agree to. The recent killing of more hostages has increased the urgency to finalize a deal. Thousands of Israeli protesters are pressing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a cease-fire and hostage deal.Hanna Siegel, the niece of U.S.-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel, expressed her frustration with the Prime Minister.”He is failing. He is failing to bring Israeli citizens home, American citizens home, and I’m devastated, and I’m furious,” Siegel said.The U.S. is collaborating with Egypt and Qatar to end the conflict.”The world cannot afford to wait any longer,” State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said.One significant obstacle is Gaza’s border with Egypt.Netanyahu insists that Israeli forces should remain there to prevent Hamas from smuggling arms.”Netanyahu has turned that into his signature issue,” said Ned Lazarus of George Washington University.However, the U.S. opposes a long-term Israeli military presence in Gaza.”We are opposed to the long-term presence of IDF troops in Gaza. We’ve made clear we’re opposed to the reoccupation of Gaza,” Miller said.The U.K. has also put pressure on Israel by suspending exports of some weapons, citing concerns they may be used to break international law.The U.S. has stated that this decision was made independently by the U.K.”As of now, we have not determined at this point that Israel has violated international humanitarian law,” Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder said.Netanyahu argues that the corridor in southern Gaza allows weapons to flow in, providing “oxygen” for Hamas.However, both Egypt and Hamas deny this claim.

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New Orleans garbage truck catches fire [Video]

An IV Waste garbage truck caught fire in Lakeview Tuesday morning. According to a statement issued by IV Waste, a truck driving on Harrison Avenue caught fire while picking up garbage on its route. The company believes the fire was caused by an electrical issue. The driver was able to move the truck into an alleyway on Harrison Avenue to avoid damaging any homes or injuring any people.The company says crews are working to clean up and pressure wash the area surrounding the truck. A full statement is provided below: “Earlier today, on Harrison Avenue, one of our route trucks caught on fire. There are no injuries reported in this incident. “We are still investigating, but it currently appears to be the result of an electrical issue. Our route driver was able to drive the truck from the alleyway, onto Harrison Ave., to ensure there was no damage to any residences or citizen property. “We are currently working on cleaning up and pressure washing the area. We appreciate everyones patience, who may have experienced traffic delays in this area. “Additionally, we are thankful for the response from our first responders to this incident.”