Video & Transcript Research : 'Trump'
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Daniel Driscoll, of North Carolina, to be Secretary of the Army, Department of Defense. Jan 30th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- President Trump seems to be fulfilling his longtime threat to fire military leadership.
- This is why I believe President Trump has nominated me.
- We're doing Reagan and Trump 1 2.0.
- I don't believe President Trump would do that, Senator.
- If President Trump directed you to do something illegal, would you refuse to obey?
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider pending calendar business; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine certain pending nominations. Apr 30th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- to bring Andrea here with him and she actually in this position she was formally during the first Trump
- Matter of fact, President Trump asked that.
- I'm grateful to President Trump and to Secretary Burgum for their confidence in my ability to ensure
- And thanks again to President Trump and Secretary Wright for their confidence.
- When I was here during the first Trump administration...
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Stephen Vaden, of Tennessee, to be Deputy Secretary, and Tyler Clarkson, of Virginia, to be General Counsel, both of the Department of Agriculture. Apr 8th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- When President Trump nominated him for the U.S.
- Stephen's been nominated by President Trump to serve as the Deputy Secretary of the U.S.
- During the first Trump administration, Stephen served as the general counsel for the USDA, and in that
- I would be remiss if I did not mention that, for nearly the entirety of the first Trump administration
- Last week President Trump launched a trade war and imposed heavy tariffs on our trading partners and
Keywords:
USDA, nominations, Judge Vaden, Tyler Clarkson, agriculture policy, rural America, tariffs, farmer advocacy
Summary:
The meeting focused on the nominations of Judge Stephen Alexander Vaden for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and Mr. Tyler Clarkson for General Counsel at the USDA. Members expressed concerns regarding the challenges farmers and ranchers face, especially in navigating the impacts of recent tariffs imposed by the President. Significant attention was given to how these nominations could influence agriculture policy and support rural communities amidst economic uncertainty. The committee emphasized the necessity for strong leadership in the USDA to advocate for farmer needs and ensure the proper implementation of assistance programs.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Aaron Lukas, of Arkansas, to be Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Joseph Kent, of Washington, to be Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Office of the Director of National Intellig Apr 9th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Intelligence (Select) Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- In the first Trump administration, administration, Mr.
- I commend President Trump for nominating Mr.
- President Trump and Director Gabbard have already taken important steps to reverse the decline of the
- And President Trump is committed to identifying these cartels.
- I'd also like to thank President Trump for the honor of this nomination. and the Attorney General for
Keywords:
national security, intelligence community, Aaron Lucas, Joe Kent, John Eisenberg, China threat, terrorism, collaboration, oversight, intelligence capabilities
Summary:
The committee meeting centered around significant discussions regarding national security and intelligence community leadership. Notably, nominees Aaron Lucas for Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Joe Kent for Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, and John Eisenberg for Assistant Attorney General for National Security were introduced. Concerns were raised about the current state of U.S. intelligence capabilities, particularly in relation to threats posed by foreign adversaries such as China and ongoing risks from terrorism. The dialogue emphasized the necessity for robust oversight and the importance of collaboration within the intelligence community, as well as with international allies, to ensure effective security measures are in place.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of David Fotouhi, of Virginia, to be Deputy Administrator, and Aaron Szabo, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Administrator, both of the Environmental Protection Agency. Mar 5th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, today is day 45 of the second Trump administration.
- Second, in EPA's Office of General Counsel during the first Trump administration, working hard to repeal
- Szabo is an advisor to the America First Policy Institute, the Trump-aligned.
- I am also pleased to see the Trump EPA focus on working with states and not against them in our joint
- And for the record, that's why, for 50 years, including under the first Trump administration.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Addressing the Federal Funding Freeze on Victim Services - 02/24/25
Transcript Highlights:
- legislature worked tirelessly to invest tens of millions of dollars into crime victim services, and now the Trump
- In recent years, that federal funding has been decreasing, and now the Trump administration's attempt
- been decreasing and now the Trump been decreasing and now the Trump administrations<00:03:27.519
- When the Trump administration froze federal funds, that included Violence Against Women Act grants.
- Trump Administration and Elon Musk um Trump Administration and Elon Musk um and<00:22:43.840>
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
MN House passes omnibus workforce, labor, and economic development policy and finance bill 5/5/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Trump so much hate Trump so much that<00:20:55.840>
they're <00:20:56.000>willing <00:20 - just to stick it to Donald Trump. just to stick it to Donald Trump.
- the Trump administration. the Trump administration.
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administration the Trump administration the Trump administration and<00:29: - that we're criticizing the Trump that we're criticizing the Trump administration<00:30:37.320>
Summary:
House File 3732, the Department of Employment and Economic Development appropriations bill, was presented as a package of budget and policy changes from the Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Committee. The author described it as a set of practical fixes, including changes to reporting requirements, repealing unused programs, recommendations from a Governor’s Workforce Development Board subcommittee on direct appropriations, and creation of an Office of Community Investment within DEED. Members also noted the bill had been revised after earlier floor debate and included a modified version of a previously contentious proposal.
The first major floor debate centered on Amendment A12, offered by Representative Zeleznikar, which would create an exemption from meal and break requirements for certain 24-hour care settings such as disability group homes and home care. Supporters argued the current break law does not fit the realities of one-on-one or overnight care and could force providers into unsafe or impractical staffing models. Opponents, including Representatives Johnson and Pinto, said the amendment would weaken or repeal worker break protections and remove clear standards and remedies. After debate, the House took a roll call and the amendment failed on a 67-67 tie.
A second amendment, A13 by Representative Tabke, proposed a $150,000 state aviation fund-backed loan fund to help TSA and other airport workers who had gone without pay during a federal shutdown, by backstopping bank loans for affected families. Tabke framed it as worker relief tied to the aviation system, while Representative Niska argued it was not a serious proposal, had not been vetted, and unfairly used state money to address a federal dispute. Debate on the amendment became highly partisan and included a point of order over personalities in debate before the Speaker ruled the point well taken and returned discussion to the amendment.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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will that president- elect Trump will that president- elect Trump will continue - President Donald Trump stood with Morocco, recognizing Western Sahara as Moroccan.
- worked for president Donald Trump worked for president Donald Trump helping<07:11:28.638>
secure - jobs I'm eager to work with the Trump jobs I'm eager to work with the Trump Administration<07:38
- Yes, I believe that we should make permanent the Trump tax cuts from 2017.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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They Trump. These pardons were unique. They Trump. - Shame on you, President Trump.
- I condemn President Trump offenders.
- Shame on you, President<00:36:36.079>
Trump. President Trump. President Trump. - Democrats witch hunt of President Trump Democrats witch hunt of President Trump happen<00:50:14.319
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Jul 24th, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, July 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President Trump is poultry, and eggs.
- with peace through strength, revealing that war criminal Putin lies, insulting Trump, mocking Trump
- Right before his inauguration, President Trump issued his own coin, the Trump coin, for which he is the
- a resolution directing the Trump a resolution directing the Trump administration<03:05:56.160>
- It's not surprising that President Trump It's not surprising that President Trump was<03:21:56.319
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, September 8, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President Trump has worked... Tirelessly to make our southern border secure again.
- Revealing war criminal Putin lies, insulting Trump and mocking Trump.
- REVEALING WAR CRIMINAL PUTIN LIES, INSULTING TRUMP AND MOCKING TRUMP.
- Trump must reverse course.
- TRUMP DOESN'T CARE ABOUT YOU. NONE OF YOU. THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT YOUR SAFETY.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 23, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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has I stand here today as Donald Trump has I stand here today as Donald Trump - And Donald Trump is not a king.
- And Donald Trump is not a king. And Donald Trump is not a king.
- <00:25:16.240>
and <00:25:16.559>our Donald Trump recognized it. and our Donald Trump - Trump to get this done. There's also Trump to get this done.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. Apr 30th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Immediately after President Trump returned to the Oval Office, the Justice Department began reallocating
- Judges appointed by Republicans and Democrats including those appointed by President Trump have expressed
- individual federal judges by name, simply because they had the audacity to rule against President Trump
- He was nominated by President Trump to serve as the marshal for the Southern District of Florida.
- He was confirmed by the Senate in August of 2018 and for the past seven years under President Trump and
Keywords:
fentanyl crisis, DEA, drug trafficking, public safety, Judea Serrata, Terrence Cole, judicial security, social media, drug prevention
Summary:
The committee meeting centered on the urgent crisis of fentanyl abuse and the government’s response to the drug trafficking epidemic. Key discussions revolved around the nomination of Terrence Cole as the Administrator of the DEA and Judea Serrata as Director of the U.S. Marshals Service. Cole emphasized his commitment to combating the fentanyl crisis, highlighting the rising number of overdose deaths and the necessity of bipartisan efforts to dismantle drug cartels. Members engaged in dialogue on the effectiveness of various strategies and the importance of education aimed at preventing drug-related deaths among youth. Additionally, the challenges of social media in drug trafficking were highlighted, indicating a need for greater accountability in how platforms handle such issues. Senators voiced concerns about the impact of administration policies on judicial security and the resources available for marshals to perform their critical roles.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 20th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- But I would say that the facts trump that argument because the people of Oklahoma voted on it In June
- Superper Trump having a do pass in a second. Seeing no call for questions, will there be debate?
- On this 'super Trump' bill, it was just for my own recollection.
- Wasn't all of the ARP stuff something that Donald Trump opposed? That's a great question.
- I guess I was confused by the presentation and referring to it as a 'super Trump' bill.
Bills:
HB4028, HB4029, HB4059, HB4063, HB4073, HB4074, HB4075, HB4076, HB4077, HB4078, SB1130, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1134, SB1142, HB4028, HB4029, HB4059, HB4063, HB4073, HB4074, HB4075, HB4076, HB4077, HB4078, SB1130, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1134, SB1142
Keywords:
tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, ALS, funding, healthcare, State Department of Health, emergency declaration, public finance, state budget, financial regulations, monetary policy, referendum, constitutional amendments, special election, Oklahoma legislature, public voting, recovery fund
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- The threats posed by the Trump administration are real, present, and ever-changing.
- This legislature stepped up during the last Trump administration when public sector union rights were
- We don't need to relegate ourselves to playing defense against Trump.
- And the executive order that President Trump signed in March around federal union members in our view
- And lastly, I want to say that earlier this year, the Trump administration kidnapped...
Summary:
The hearing focused on employment rights legislation, especially the Protect Labor Act (H. 2086/S. 1327), which would create state-level labor protections if federal private-sector labor law is weakened or struck down, and would also add protections such as bans on captive audience meetings, virtual elections, stronger misclassification rules, and protections for health care workers and immigrant workers. Supporters from the AFL-CIO, nurses, SEIU, UAW, building trades, teachers, graduate workers, and policy groups argued that the bill is needed because of Trump administration actions, Project 2025, and threats to the NLRA and NLRB. They described the bill as a “trigger” law meant to preserve organizing and bargaining rights in Massachusetts if federal protections disappear or if the NLRB declines jurisdiction over certain workers.
The committee also heard testimony on bills to restore a limited right to strike for certain public employees (H. 2078/S. 1311 or related filings). Supporters, including a representative, educators, and labor advocates, said the current ban on public employee strikes weakens good-faith bargaining and leaves workers without leverage to secure wages, staffing, and student supports. They argued that strikes are used as a last resort and that legalizing them under defined conditions would improve negotiations and better reflect the realities of recent teacher strikes in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Municipal Association opposed the strike bills, warning that public employee strikes are already prohibited by state law, that strikes disrupt students and communities, and that local governments face budget constraints under Proposition 2 1/2.
The committee also took testimony on paid family and medical leave bills (S. 1351/H. 2110 and S. 1352), which would improve notice to workers, expand public reporting on claim denials and demographics, and fix a technical definition issue that has limited access for some covered contract workers. Witnesses from legal aid, policy organizations, and a small business owner said the changes would improve transparency, equity, and access to benefits without imposing major burdens on employers. Additional testimony supported a railroad sick leave bill and a private construction transparency bill, with Senator Keenan urging favorable action on both. No votes were taken during the hearing; members asked questions, and several witnesses and legislators requested favorable reports on the bills.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We're proud to say we just heard a couple weeks ago that President Trump recently made...
- We're proud to say we just heard a couple weeks ago that President Trump recently mentioned how convenient
- Florida overwhelmingly supported President Trump in the election, and many say that Florida is a gold
- Tulsi Gabbard and President Trump wholeheartedly agree.
- President Trump has stated this on multiple occasions.
Summary:
The Committee on Ethics and Elections met with a quorum present and took up Senate Bill 62 by Senator Errington, which would create an enforceable requirement that partisan candidates meet the 365-day party affiliation or no-party registration requirement before qualifying. The committee adopted an amendment changing the effective date to upon becoming law, heard no opposition, and then approved the bill. The committee also approved a slate of 15 gubernatorial nominees en bloc and recommended them to the floor.
The Florida Supervisors of Elections presented their 2026 legislative priorities. Their requests included automatically updating voter records when DHSMV changes driver license numbers, treating verified petition signing by inactive voters as voter activity that restores active status, adding election equipment and ballots to the state’s critical infrastructure protections, clarifying public-records treatment of election worker names and addresses, allowing more flexibility for early voting sites when a supervisor’s office is not suitable, eliminating the need for provisional-ballot envelopes when polling hours are extended by emergency order, and allowing vote-by-mail voters to remain on the list for the next general election unless they opt out. Senators asked questions about inactive voter status, security implications, early voting site requirements, and vote-by-mail renewal, and several members expressed support or interest in the supervisors’ proposals.
During public testimony, several speakers urged stronger election-integrity measures, including proof of citizenship, tighter chain-of-custody controls, more hand-counting or manual audits, quarterly list maintenance, and reduced reliance on vote-by-mail and voting machines. They also criticized current audit systems and cited outside reports and research they said showed vulnerabilities in Florida’s election process. No additional committee action was taken after public testimony, and the meeting adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
February 2026 State Budget and Economic Forecast Presentation - 2/27/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- operation metro surge uh and the Trump operation metro surge uh and the Trump administration's<00
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in from Republicans and Donald Trump in from Republicans and Donald Trump in - The Trump the rest of us is growing.
- that were announced by the Trump that were announced by the Trump administration<01:31:51.520>
- Instead, our Republican colleagues refused to stand up to Trump.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 02/05/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, with all of that said, and I'm glad that you agree with the Trump administration and what they are
- You agree with Governor Abbott, President Trump, RFK Jr., all "Sounds good.
- This bill hasn't really gone anywhere until recently, until the Trump administration..."
- First, this bill is not a response to the Trump administration.
- FIRST, THIS BILL NOT A RESPONSE TO THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation by Imam Tahir Kukaj of the Albanian Islamic Cultural Center, who offered remarks about gratitude, diversity, and support for Kosovo’s independence. The Journal was approved, and the chamber then took up several previously adopted resolutions, including Resolution 1516 commemorating the 18th anniversary of Kosovo’s independence and Resolution 1317 honoring the Stillwater Girls Varsity Soccer Team and Head Coach Christine Ihnatolya for winning the NYSPHSAA Class C state championship. Both resolutions were adopted, and the sponsors were authorized to seek additional co-sponsors.
The Senate then moved through the calendar and passed a series of bills, including measures on environmental conservation, education, public health, civil service, penal law, public service, labor, and a retroactive real property tax exemption for the Silver Lake Foundation. Most bills passed with broad support, though several drew recorded no votes from a small group of senators. Senator Fahy explained her vote on a bill renaming an OASAS scholarship in honor of Father Peter Young, emphasizing his work on addiction, incarceration, and homelessness.
Two items drew extended debate. On Calendar 141, Senator Walczyk appealed the chair’s ruling that an amendment to a public service bill was nongermane; the Senate voted 21 to overrule the chair, so the ruling stood, and the bill then passed 52-6. On Calendar 213, Senators Kavanagh and Borrello debated a food-safety bill concerning disclosure of certain food ingredients and chemicals; supporters said it would improve transparency and protect children’s health, while opponents argued federal action was already underway and a national standard would be preferable. After the bill was restored to the non-controversial calendar, it passed 56-2. The Senate then adjourned until Monday, February 9 at 3:00 p.m., with intervening days as legislative days.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.331, to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and the nominations of Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Deputy Attorney General, and Abigail Slater, of the Distr Feb 20th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- The Trump administration's serial violations of the law are not only a challenge to the judicial branch
- No one can seriously claim that President Trump is taking care to faithfully execute the law.
- Let me give you one example. example, last month President Trump summarily fired 18 inspector generals
- President Trump violated this law.
- At the same time, Trump political appointees are already weaponizing the Justice Department's vast law
Bills:
SB331
Keywords:
fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, S-331, Halt All Lethal Trafficking and Fentanyl Act, fentanyl crisis, public testimony, drug legislation, bipartisan support
Summary:
In this committee meeting, the focus was primarily on S-331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking and Fentanyl Act, aimed at addressing the fentanyl crisis. The bill's key components include making permanent the class scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, confirming existing sentencing penalties, and easing registration requirements for scientific research on Schedule I substances. Numerous parents shared heartbreaking testimonies about their losses due to fentanyl, which fueled an urgent call to pass the legislation without alterations. The committee members engaged in passionate discussions highlighting the urgency of the situation as overdoses continue to claim American lives.