Democratic governors on Thursday slammed President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard and Marines to California amid protests over the administration’s immigration enforcement policies.

The debate saw the former governor attacked for his sexual harassment allegations, nursing home scandal, and other issues.

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has accused Andrew Cuomo’s donors of altering his beard in an image sent to voters, calling it “blatant Islamophobia”.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul attend a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing, Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson | AP Photo) Julia Demaree Nikhinson | AP Photo

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the appointment of 24 judges to various courts across New York State, including the New York State Court of Claims, Supreme Cour

While the position is well compensated — Delgado’s salary of $210,000 makes him the highest-paid lieutenant governor in the U.S. — more than one occupant of the office has simply quit, complaining that they got tired of being ignored or were sent out to promote policies on which they had no input.

Governors aren't on the same page about the National Guard for "No Kings" protests. They are weighing public safety, and if Trump will step in.

Trump's "big, beautiful bill" has been divisive in Congress, with Democrats and Republicans warning of its potential consequences.

House Oversight Chair James Comer requested in April that these Democratic governors testify, claiming that the "Trump administration is taking decisive action to deport criminal illegal aliens from our nation, but reckless sanctuary states like Illinois, Minnesota, and New York are actively seeking to obstruct federal immigration enforcement."