CNN host Audie Cornish confronted Republican Rep. Mike Haridopolos (Fla.) after Tuesday's hearing with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection before Congress. "Among Independents, the question, Fox News polls: 'Do you think ICE is being too aggressive in its deportation effort?' The two began talking over each other, with Haridopolos saying that it's the number one issue in politics. "Again, right now, the number one issue in 2024 was illegal immigration," said Haridopolos. "Is there any — you just said the funding is secure, right?"

Source: CNN February 12, 2026 00:22 UTC