Rep. Stefanik grills N.Y. governor on undocumented immigrants
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., grilled New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul during a hearing on states' immigration policies. Rep. Stefanik is considering a run for New York governor after Trump pulled her nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.June 12, 2025
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