Tension erupts during House midterm debate as Lawler fact-checks New York Democrat opponent on immigration

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and Democrat Cait Conley clashed over ICE enforcement and New York sanctuary laws in a fiery debate that could decide House control in 2026.
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