Democratic governors go ‘toe-to-toe' with House GOP over Trump administration's immigration policies
Democratic governors 'spar' with House Republicans over President Trump's immigration policies. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Melanie Zanona explains what took place during the Oversight Committee hearing featuring Governors Kathy Hochul, Tim Walz and JB Pritzker.June 12, 2025
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