Tag: Yvette Herrell

Another House Incumbent Defeated in Midterms as More Races Called

Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-N.M.), New Mexico’s only Republican in Congress, was defeated in the midterm elections. The race to represent New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District was called on Nov. 10, with Herrell, 58, losing to Democrat Gabriel Vasquez. “While we are disappointed by the final results, I am incredibly proud of our team and the…


Blinken, Mayorkas Should Secure US Border or Face Congressional Investigation: GOP Lawmaker

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas have been warned that they will face congressional probes if they can’t secure the southern border and reduce the flow of illegal migrants from Venezuela. Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-N.M.) issued the warning on Sept. 27, in a Twitter post revealing her recent letter to…


‘We’re Ruining Our Nation’: Rep. Herrell on Border Crisis

DALLAS, Texas—The high number of illegal immigrants streaming into the United States threatens to destroy America, Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-N.M.) believes. “I think we’re ruining our nation. I think this is a national security issue. I think we’re diluting the people that are coming here for the right reasons,” Herrell told The Epoch Times at…


New Mexico’s Herrell Wants Answers From Mayorkas on Immigrants Entering US Without Medical, Crime Checks

Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-N.M.) wants answers from the new Secretary of Homeland Security on reports undocumented immigrants are coming into the United States without CCP virus testing or adequate criminal or national security background checks. Herrell told the recently confirmed Alejandro Mayorkas in a March 2 letter made available to The Epoch Times that border…