During questioning, Hochul clashed with upstate New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, who has often criticized the governor and has hinted at possibly running against her in 2026.

Gov. Kathy Hochul and two other Democratic governors were grilled by House Republicans at a combative hearing on their states' "sanctuary" policies.

Gov. Hochul was grilled over New York’s sanctuary policies during a congressional hearing — as she seemed stump when pressed on the names of migrants accused in high-profile crimes.