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• Donald Trump and happen by accident.
• And what and what did Donald that day. And what and what did Donald Trump<02:32:40.640><c> do?
• </c><02:58:15.439><c> Trump</c> substance, if you don't get Donald Trump substance, if you don't get
• </c> the Capitol by supporters of Donald the Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump.<02:59:47.760><c>
• Donald Trump wants to expand the money.

Bills: HB4593 , HR780 , HR977 , HR979 , HR978

Keywords: showerhead, regulation, energy policy, consumer protection, overregulation, gridlock, policy priorities, House resolution, legislative process, procedural motion, committee, House of Representatives, Mr. Knott, ethics, membership, Doug LaMalfa, memorial resolution, condolence, death of a member, adjournment in honor

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• </c><00:04:29.840><c> Trump</c><00:04:30.160><c> and</c> bros is the goal of Donald Trump and bros is
• the goal of Donald Trump and Republicans.<00:04:31.040><c> And</c><00:04:31.199><c> it</c><00:04:31.360
• And now we're seeing of Donald Trump. And now we're seeing the<00:05:23.199><c> consequences.
• Donald Trump and Republican policies are moving Minnesota's economy and budget in the wrong direction
• Trump as of follow along blindly Donald Trump as they<00:18:01.120><c> take</c><00:18:01.360><c> money

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• I'm Brenda Donald, the Chief Operating Officer at CYFD.
• Donald is leading a workforce strike force team. Workforce is our number one priority.
• Donald is leading a workforce, strike force team. Workforce is our number one priority.
• Representative J. Chavez, yes. Representative Ferrary, pass. Representative Jones, yes.
• The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act was signed into law by President Trump in December.

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 213, which would allow optometrists to perform three specific laser procedures. The sponsor presented a committee substitute adding 32 hours of approved advanced training, supervised live-patient practice, adverse-event reporting, and other accountability measures. Supporters argued the bill would improve access to care, while the New Mexico Medical Board opposed it, citing patient-safety concerns and the much greater training required of ophthalmologists. After debate, the committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill 6-3. The committee then considered House Bill 65, renamed the Foster Care Plus pilot program. The substitute changed the bill to require clinical assessment instead of CAN assessment, added reporting to the Legislature and LFC, and clarified contracting with clinical experts. CYFD officials said the $2.5 million request, combined with existing growth funding, would support more children, staff, foster-parent stipends, and related services, and that the program is already being implemented with help from Oklahoma-based experts. Some members remained concerned about cost, staffing, and whether the program could be sustained, but the committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill 8-1. House Bill 127, on expedited medical licensure, was amended to create a provisional pathway for internationally trained physicians, require a job offer and benchmarks before full licensure, and establish a telemedicine registry. The Medical Board supported the amended bill, while public commenters emphasized physician shortages and access to care. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill. House Bill 128, which updates firefighter occupational disease and disablement presumptions to add cancers and other changes, drew strong support from firefighters, labor, and workers’ compensation officials; the committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill. House Bill 156, which removes the sunset on the state’s authority to set vaccine guidelines and continue its vaccine program, also passed after supporters argued it preserves access and opponents raised broader vaccine-policy concerns. The committee then began hearing House Bill 137, a buprenorphine access bill, with the sponsor and advocates describing pharmacy supply barriers and a committee substitute aimed at setting minimum stock standards, requiring distributor reporting, and avoiding fines on pharmacies.

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• Compare it to the inspiring message that Donald Trump shared on Easter morning, he said: "On Easter,
• Praise be to Allah, President Donald J. Trump." That was his inspiration. "Hell, just watch.
• Praise be to Allah, President Donald J. Trump." That was his inspiring Easter message for you.
• Donald Trump, a conman who raped his wife and said he would marry his daughter if she wasn't his daughter
• Donald Trump, a conman who raped his wife and said he would marry his daughter if she wasn't his daughter

Bills: LB815A , LB838A , LB912A , LB972A , LB1126A , LB962A , LB1114 , LB921 , LB937 , LB803 , LB803A , LB1032 , LB1032A , LB1075 , LB1075A , LB889 , LB878 , LB933 , LB304 , LB304A , LB1096 , LB1096A , LB1165 , LB1165A , LB958 , LB958A , LB762 , LB1187 , LB966 , LB929 , LB962 , LB753 , LB788 , LB913 , LB1055 , LB1195 , LB429 , LB721 , LB722 , LB727 , LB743 , LB745 , LB749 , LB778 , LB787

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• Bharatiya Yoweri, President Trump will not be giving you.
• Senator, I don't believe President Trump has that as a priority.
• I mean, you've accepted President Trump...
• Trump, Elon Musk, or Robert F.
• case of the Trump attacks on scientific freedom?

Committee: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Keywords: NIH funding, healthcare research, chronic diseases, scientific integrity, public trust, pandemic response

Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on various healthcare and scientific issues, with significant discussions surrounding the impact of recent administrative actions on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and its research agenda. Senators expressed concerns over funding cuts and personnel reductions, particularly the reported termination of over 1,200 NIH staff members, which could jeopardize ongoing and future research projects. The session included testimonies on the importance of supporting early-stage researchers and restoring public trust in scientific institutions following pandemic-related controversies. Additionally, the potential for future healthcare management based on diverse scientific ideas was emphasized as crucial to tackle chronic diseases effectively.

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• Last point: the real reason they oppose this bill is because Donald J.
• Trump, RFK Jr., and podcasters like Joe Rogan have advocated for this treatment.
• Trump, RFK, and Joe Rogan were correct.
• I think the Trump administration has not made Ivermectin over the counter.
• What we're speaking on is not about President Trump or what he's thinking or not thinking.

Bills: HB25 , HB48 , HB149 , HB254 , HB26 , HB192 , HCR3 , HCR4 , HCR5 , HCR6 , HCR8 , HCR14 , HCR16 , HR1 , HR2 , HR3 , HR4 , HR6 , HR7 , HR8 , HR9 , HR12 , HR11 , HR13 , HR14 , HR15 , HR16 , HR20 , HR22 , HR23 , HR24 , HR25 , HR26 , HR27 , HR28 , HR29 , HR30 , HR31 , HR32 , HR33 , HR45 , HR48 , HR49 , HR51 , HR52 , HR55 , HR56 , HR57 , HR59 , HR60 , HR61 , HR62 , HR63 , HR64 , HR65 , HR66 , HR70 , HR71 , HR72 , HR74 , HCR2 , HCR7 , HR10 , HR21 , HR35 , HR36 , HR37 , HR38 , HR39 , HR40 , HR42 , HR43 , HR44 , HR46 , HR47 , HR50 , HR53 , HR54 , HR67 , HR69 , HR75 , HCR5 , HCR6 , HCR8 , HCR14 , HCR16 , HR1 , HR3 , HR4 , HR6 , HR7 , HR8 , HR9 , HR12 , HR11 , HR13 , HR14 , HR15 , HR16 , HR20 , HR22 , HR23 , HR24 , HR25 , HR26 , HR27 , HR28 , HR29 , HR30 , HR31 , HR32 , HR33 , HR45 , HR48 , HR49 , HR51 , HR52 , HR55 , HR56 , HR57 , HR59 , HR60 , HR61 , HR62 , HR63 , HR64 , HR65 , HR66 , HR70 , HR71 , HR72 , HR74 , HCR7 , HR10 , HR21 , HR35 , HR36 , HR37 , HR38 , HR39 , HR40 , HR42 , HR43 , HR44 , HR46 , HR47 , HR50 , HR53 , HR54 , HR67 , HR69 , HB25 , HB48 , HB149 , HB254 , HB26 , HB192

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• And look, Donald Trump, he does not believe in democracy.
• Because Donald Trump knows what we know.
• And Donald Trump was re-elected.
• Look, Donald Trump is not just playing politics.
• You don't like Donald Trump. We got the message. You don't like Donald Trump.

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call, recess, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved into a highly procedural and contentious floor session centered on redistricting measures. Members debated a point of order raised by Assembly Member DeMaio challenging the constitutionality of SB 280, ACA 8, and AB 604; the Speaker ruled the point not well taken, and the Assembly sustained that ruling on appeal. The body also took up consent-calendar and procedural motions, including suspending rules to adopt late amendments on ACA 8 and to bring the measure up without reference to file. Several motions to re-refer or suspend rules on related measures failed, while the motion to adopt the late amendments on ACA 8 carried. The main substantive item was ACA 8, the Assembly Constitutional Amendment related to redistricting, presented by Assembly Member Berman as a response to mid-decade redistricting efforts in other states, especially Texas. Supporters argued the measure was a temporary, voter-driven response to protect democracy, counter partisan gerrymandering, and address broader threats tied to the Trump administration, including immigration enforcement and health care cuts. Opponents argued ACA 8 would undermine California’s independent citizens redistricting commission, violate the state Constitution, and amount to partisan gerrymandering or a power grab. Members on both sides framed the issue as a defense of democracy, but disagreed sharply over whether the Legislature should act or leave redistricting to voters and the existing commission. No final vote on ACA 8 is shown in the transcript excerpt, but the Assembly did vote on several procedural matters: the appeal of the Speaker’s ruling was sustained 58-18; the motion to adopt late amendments on ACA 8 passed 58-19; a motion to re-refer ACA 8 and SB 280 to Judiciary failed 19-58; and a motion to take up A.J.R. 21 without reference to file failed 19-58. The session remained focused on ACA 8 and related redistricting questions, with extensive floor speeches from both supporters and opponents.

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• J.
• Trump Boulevard in Palm Beach County. Are there amendments on the House bill? Hold, please.
• J.
• Cheryl Sitton, Jessica Darren, Adam Darren, and Donald.
• They're the brother-in-law and Donald Mullen's cousin.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions recognizing guests, students, advocates, and a resolution honoring the late USF men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim. Senators also observed moments of silence for victims of recent campus violence and for former FSU President John Thrasher. The chamber then moved to special order bills, with several members explaining measures and, in some cases, substituting House companions before final passage. Among the bills passed were measures updating child care and early learning provider regulation; strengthening penalties and cost recovery for false reporting and swatting; extending protections against extraordinary medical debt collection; expanding hazardous walking condition criteria for schoolchildren; creating young adult housing support for foster and homeless students; and requiring private schools participating in the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program to disclose which accommodations they will provide. The Senate also passed a bill adjusting interest rules for trust accounts funding legal aid, after extended debate over the impact on legal aid funding and banking practices, and a transportation package that was heavily amended to address issues such as school bus camera hearings, beach vehicle use for equipment removal, flooded-street wake restrictions, expectant mother parking permits, micromobility regulation, and traffic signal modernization. The chamber also approved public-records exemptions for Agency for Health Care Administration investigators, Judicial Qualifications Commission employees, and appellate court clerks; a municipal water and sewer rate bill affecting Miami-Dade residents near a plant; motor vehicle offenses involving impersonating law enforcement and obscured license plates; trespass penalties at law-enforcement-controlled locations and large ticketed venues; refund requirements for patient overpayments; stem cell therapy authorization with source and consent limits; and insulin administration authority for direct support professionals and relatives in group homes. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including cardiac emergencies, chemicals and consumer products, and motor vehicle manufacturer/franchise dealer legislation. Most measures passed with strong bipartisan support, though the trust fund interest bill drew notable opposition and passed 28-10, and the Family Empowerment Scholarship bill passed 37-1.

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• </c> uh in Georgia was released by Donald uh in Georgia was released by Donald Trump,<02:50:39.760><c
• </c><02:50:54.000><c> Trump</c> millions of dollars from Donald Trump millions of dollars from Donald
• Trump who have were pardoned by Donald Trump who have been<02:51:18.240><c> um</c><02:51:18.800><c>
• Donald Trump is asking for a taxpayer-funded vanity project at the White House.
• Donald Trump is asking for a costs.

Bills: HB8365 , HB5625 , HCR75 , HB6260 , HB8469

Keywords: monitoring, court appointments, public service, accountability, government oversight, pro bono, reduced fees, cashless bail, criminal justice, public safety, Attorney General, pretrial release, Iran, military force, War Powers Resolution, U.S. Armed Forces, hostilities, Congress, national security, bail fraud

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• I am grateful that under the leadership of President Donald Trump, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Nuclear
• Speaker, while Donald Trump gives billions of dollars to Argentina and gets rich selling cryptocurrency
• Now, I've said many times if Donald Trump wants to run D.C., he should resign from Congress.
• </c><04:01:52.160><c> Trump</c> I've said many times if Donald Trump I've said many times if Donald Trump
• But let's talk about the Donald Trump.

Bills: HR893 , HB6019 , HB4058 , HB5107 , HB5214 , HB4071 , HB4070 , HB3965 , HB2259 , HB1736 , HR1327 , HR581

Keywords: censure, conflict of interest, domestic violence, military contracts, ethics, HB6019, H.R. 6019, Senate data, legal process, subpoena, warrant, court order, notification requirement, Senate offices, legislative branch, data disclosure, privacy, records access, Congress, repeal

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• Iran sent assassins to murder President Donald Trump.
• </c><02:09:17.280><c> work</c> because Donald Trump and Elon Musk work because Donald Trump and Elon
• </c><02:42:38.720><c> Trump</c> in a matter of days after Donald Trump in a matter of days after Donald
• </c> ashamed by what Donald Trump is doing to ashamed by what Donald Trump is doing to it<04:25:35.399
• 07.680><c> law</c><04:37:08.639><c> daily</c> Donald Trump are breaking the law daily Donald Trump are

Bills: HR125 , HCR11 , HR122

Keywords: committee membership, House of Representatives, government structure, ethics, political appointments, concurrent resolution, President communication, Congress assembly, meeting date, government procedure, joint session, Congress, President's address, H.Res. 122, HR122, H.R. 77, midnight rules, Congressional Review Act, CRA, resolution of disapproval

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• The racist image shared by President Donald Trump, depicting our first Black president and first lady
• With respect due to the office of the President of the United States, I will still say Donald Trump is
• I cannot say the same for Donald Trump.
• Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, I won't hold my breath, because President Donald Trump is a racist
• I rise today to simply and clearly denounce the actions of President Donald Trump in circulating his

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• Trump.
• Look, I know Donald Trump doesn't care about balancing the budget.
• </c> and that storm is Donald and that storm is Donald Trump<00:01:01.640><c> that's</c><00:01:01.879
• </c><00:01:56.479><c> Trump</c> situation now look I know Donald Trump situation now look I know Donald
• </c> 42 different positions from the Trump 42 different positions from the Trump administrations<00:18

Bills: HR39 , HR40 , HR41 , HCR19 , HCR20 , HCR21 , HB2 , HB3 , HB15 , HB441 , HB976 , HB977 , HB978 , HB979 , HB980 , HB981 , HB982 , HR19 , HR20 , HR21 , HR22 , HR23 , HR24 , HR25 , HR26 , HR27 , HR28 , HR29 , HR30 , HR31 , HR32 , HR33 , HR34 , HR35 , HR36 , HR37 , HR38 , HCR15 , HCR16 , HCR17 , HCR18 , SCR10 , HB115 , HB208 , HB465 , HB964 , HB965 , HB966 , HB967 , HB968 , HB969 , HB970 , HB971 , HB972 , HB973 , HB974 , HB975 , HB474 , HB487 , HB503 , HB606 , HB633 , HB707 , HB720 , HB728 , HB733 , HB846 , HB852 , HB856 , HB868 , HB875 , HB78 , HB112 , HB148 , HB149 , HB190 , HB221 , HB346 , HB354 , HB355 , HB356 , HB358 , HB384 , HB427 , HB657 , HB675 , HB716 , HB207 , HB300 , HB331 , HB428 , HB464 , HB587 , HB618 , HB629 , HB801 , HB853 , HB891 , HB901

Keywords: St. Joseph's Day, Saint Joseph's Day, St. Joseph's Altar, Italian American, Italian heritage, Italian immigrants, Louisiana culture, New Orleans, Sicilian heritage, Catholic, Feast of Saint Joseph, cultural resolution, heritage caucus, legislative caucus, ethnic heritage, jazz history, Italian Louisiana, immigrant contributions, cultural recognition, House Resolution 40

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• We must protect programs and people from Donald Trump, and we must resist attempts to roll back progress
• </c> protect programs and people from Donald protect programs and people from Donald Trump<00:02:20.480
• Donald Trump and it's that did vote for Donald Trump and it's been<00:14:12.839><c> widely</c><00:14:
• </c><00:14:56.920><c> Trump</c><00:14:57.160><c> his</c><00:14:57.320><c> billionaires</c> country Donald
• Trump his billionaires country Donald Trump his billionaires and<00:14:57.880><c> their</c><00:14:58.000

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• So with that, I Donald Trump himself.
• And Donald Trump made it clear if there's no other story in Minnesota.
• And Donald Trump made it clear if there's no other story in Minnesota.
• </c> randomly terrorizing people and Donald randomly terrorizing people and Donald Trump<00:15:18.959
• He served 12 days and Donald Trump gave him a full pardon."

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• To the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, and to the President.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and heard a prayer before moving through introductions, caucuses, and messages from the Senate. Several bills were taken up under third reading, with the chamber suspending rules to advance them to final passage. The day also included recognition of Colville Tribal Business Council members and the adoption of prior minutes without objection. Members approved House Bill 1269, which raises pawnbroker interest rates and fees, with supporters arguing the changes are modest and needed to help small businesses serve unbanked customers; it passed 83-14. Substitute House Bill 2123, dealing with foreign national participation in Washington elections, passed 68-29 after debate over whether the bill appropriately reduces burdens on candidate campaigns while preserving restrictions for initiative campaigns. Substitute House Bill 2178, a technical court-rules bill aligning statutes with court procedures, passed 89-8, and House Bill 2120, which reduces or eliminates certain JLARC reports to free staff time for higher-value audits, passed unanimously 97-0. The House also passed House Bill 2309, eliminating postgraduate degree requirements for some state jobs to reduce barriers to state employment, by a 97-0 vote. Substitute House Bill 2158, authorizing electronic remote notarization of physical documents, passed 96-0 with bipartisan support focused on access in rural areas. Substitute House Bill 2411, expanding shared leave eligibility to include employees affected by hate crimes or immigration enforcement actions, passed 60-36 amid concerns about cost and scope. House Joint Memorial 4004, a nonbinding request to Congress related to tribal management of sea lions to protect salmon, passed 80-16, and Substitute House Joint Memorial 4001, honoring Russell Blount by naming the East 34th Street overpass over I-5, passed 96-0. The House then adjourned until the following Friday morning.

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• To the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, and to the President.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, offered the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer, approved the prior day’s minutes, recognized visitors from the Colville Tribal Business Council, and then caucused briefly before taking up bills. The chamber also received a Senate message announcing passage of Substitute Senate Bill 5000. Members advanced and passed several bills. House Bill 1269, raising pawnbroker interest rates and fees modestly, passed 83-14 after supporters said it would help small businesses serving unbanked customers and maintain operations amid inflation. Substitute House Bill 2123, changing foreign national campaign contribution reporting rules, passed 68-29 amid debate over whether it appropriately reduced burdens on candidate campaigns while still protecting initiative campaigns. Substitute House Bill 2178, a technical court-rules and procedure cleanup bill, passed 89-8; House Bill 2120, which removes two duplicative JLARC reports to free staff for higher-value audits, passed unanimously 97-0; House Bill 2309, eliminating postgraduate degree requirements for certain state jobs to reduce employment barriers, passed 97-0; and Substitute House Bill 2158, allowing electronic remote notarization of physical documents, passed 96-0. The House also passed Substitute House Bill 2411, expanding shared leave eligibility to include absences related to hate crimes and immigration enforcement actions, by a vote of 60-36 after supporters framed it as support for public employees and opponents raised cost and policy concerns. House Joint Memorial 4004, a nonbinding request to Congress concerning sea lion management to protect salmon and treaty fishing rights, passed 80-16 after debate focused on salmon restoration and tribal rights. Finally, Substitute House Joint Memorial 4001, honoring Russell Blount by naming the future East 34th Street overpass over I-5, passed 96-0. The House then adjourned until the next scheduled session.

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• Donald Payne Jr.
• Additionally, when I met with President Donald Trump this weekend, on Sunday at Mar-a-Lago, I know he
• <02:07:20.199><c> Trump</c><02:07:21.000><c> this</c><02:07:21.159><c> weekend</c> Donald Trump this
• weekend Donald Trump this weekend on<02:07:22.320><c> Sunday</c><02:07:22.679><c> at</c><02:07:22.800
• </c> down the regulation and and the Trump down the regulation and and the Trump Administration<02:20

Bills: HR28 , HR153 , HR40 , HR39 , HR38

Keywords: remote testimony, committee proceedings, witness participation, Congress, transparency, condolences, aviation safety, transportation disaster, victims support, first responders, committee elections, House of Representatives, legislative process, congressional committees, membership, House resolution, committee assignments, standing committees, 119th Congress, Armed Services Committee

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• I looked at the data for the 2024 election for Donald Trump in Texas.
• Because when Donald Trump called Georgia Republicans and said, "Hey boys, I need you to steal me almost
• When Donald Trump asked for five more seats, your decision was made, and it was made at the expense of
• People like Donald Trump. People like the Republican Party of Texas.
• All it would have said was, if Donald Trump really wants this.

Bills: HB4 , HB4