Video & Transcript Research : 'protests'
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine District Judges, focusing on exploring legislative solutions to the bipartisan problem of universal injunctions. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- the imperative of protecting judges, and yet not a single Democrat senator cared about the violent protests
- Because he agreed with the violent protesters and he wanted to intimidate and threaten those judges.
Keywords:
universal injunctions, legislative reforms, judicial authority, executive power, balance of power, judicial overreach
Summary:
During this meeting, the committee focused on the implications of universal injunctions, which have become a significant concern in recent years. The discussion centered around various legislative proposals aimed at addressing the perceived overreach of district judges who issue nationwide injunctions that affect policies across the entire country. Several members expressed the belief that such injunctions undermine judicial authority and disrupt the balance of power between the judiciary and executive branches. Expert witnesses testified about the historical context of universal injunctions and the necessity for reforms that would limit the power of courts to grant remedies benefitting non-parties.
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 nomination of Kashyap Patel, of Nevada, to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Departmen Feb 13th, 2025 at 08:00 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- I also saw a security division retaliated against five of its own employees for protesting these unlawful
- to upper echelons of the FBI after sending federal agents to arrest non-violent Catholic pro-life protester
Bills:
SB331
Keywords:
fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, Kash Patel, FBI director nomination, S331, Fentanyl Act, committee meeting, legislative discussion
Summary:
In this committee meeting, the primary focus was on the nomination of Kash Patel for the position of director of the FBI, which had sparked considerable debate over the past week. Members discussed the extensive vetting process Patel underwent, including a lengthy hearing where he addressed numerous questions, which emphasized his qualifications and the support he received from various law enforcement organizations. The meeting included significant arguments from both sides, reflecting the polarized nature of the nomination, especially regarding the allegations made against Patel by some committee members. As discussions continued, the committee decided to hold off on the Fentanyl Act, listed as S331, until the next meeting, indicating a prioritization of the nomination vote over new legislative measures at this time.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 9, February 19, 2026-AM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- there might be federal police on the streets, maybe wearing masks, maybe looking to harm peaceful protesters
- there might be federal police on the streets, maybe wearing masks, maybe looking to harm peaceful protesters
- looking to wearing masks, maybe uh looking to harm<01:10:20.480>
peaceful <01:10:20.960>protesters - , harm peaceful protesters, harm peaceful protesters, maybe<01:10:23.120>
even <01:10:23.360
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
PSM-EIG DEFER, EIG-HOU, HOU-EIG-WLA, WLA-EIG, EIG-TRS-AEN, EIG Public Hearings 02-17-2026
Public Safety and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- university theses that you can read about how you guys have totally trashed us, made us look like the protesters
- ><01:00:46.480>
look <01:00:46.720>like <01:00:46.880>the <01:00:47.200>protesters - us, made us look like the protesters. us, made us look like the protesters.
- Protest brought the biggest mass arrests in Hawaii history.
Summary:
The committees first took up SB 3322 relating to law enforcement. Chairs recommended adopting amendments from the Department of Law Enforcement that would exempt plainclothes officers from identification requirements, limit conspicuous agency markings to vehicles used in immigration enforcement operations, and allow a plainclothes officer to wear a mask when within eyesight of an unmasked officer from the same agency while performing official duties. Although there was an initial quorum issue, both committees ultimately voted to adopt the chair’s recommendation and advance the bill as amended.
The next major item was SB 3333 relating to property tax treatment for certain housing. Testimony was strongly supportive, including from a Maui County real property tax board member and a representative of Nali Maui, who described homeowners in affordable housing being taxed at much higher rates when exemptions were missed or when resale restrictions kept values below market. The committees recommended passing the bill with amendments, including a deferred effective date of April 19, 2042, and the recommendation was adopted.
The committees also heard SB 2422 on a pro housing score program for counties, SB 2981 on eliminating minimum off-street parking requirements in urban districts, SB 2007 on county land use boundary amendments, SB 3028 on restructuring the conveyance tax to a marginal rate system, SB 3033 on public petitions for review of beach structures, and SB 2434 on electric vehicle infrastructure. SB 2422 drew support with a request for flexibility and an appeals process for counties facing extraordinary circumstances; the chair’s recommendation was to pass it with amendments and note a $200,000 implementation study request, which was adopted. SB 2981 received strong support from housing and transportation advocates and was advanced unamended, while SB 2007 drew opposition from the Sierra Club and discussion about the Land Use Commission’s limited enforcement tools and the number of approved but unbuilt units. SB 3028 received mixed testimony, with support for the marginal-rate change but concerns about earmarking and blanks in the bill, and SB 3033 was supported as an early-warning mechanism for erosion-threatened coastal structures, though OPSD said it should not be the regulatory decision-maker. SB 2434 prompted concern about whether utility capacity can support EV infrastructure goals, with the chair citing a recent report suggesting transmission and distribution constraints.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Recently in Rock Springs, we had Border Patrol Commander Bevino stop by, spent the night in a protest
- Recently in Rock Springs, we had Border Patrol Commander Bevino stop by, spent the night in a protest
- the<00:54:14.160>
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uh <00:54:16.480>somewhat spent the night in a protest uh somewhat spent - the night in a protest uh somewhat erupted<00:54:17.359>
where <00:54:17.599>where <00:
Keywords:
Second Amendment, firearms, state rights, federal regulation, law enforcement, civil penalties, government liability, concealed carry, public colleges, university facilities, weapons legislation, self-defense, campus safety, weapons, age requirement, permits, HB0097, Wyoming firearms privacy, merchant category code, MCC
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee (1-13-26) - Upon Adjournment
Transcript Highlights:
- It was protested. We had to go back out to bid.
- <00:49:08.400>
It <00:49:08.559>was <00:49:08.800>protested. - It was protested. open procurement. It was protested.
- When we had the open RFP and then we had to protest, we had to recontract with PCG to keep the work that
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This meeting will take place Upon Adjournment of both Chambers. An exact time is not given or known at this time., 958, all
Summary:
The Government Contracts Committee met for its first 2026 meeting, approved the December 9 minutes, and reviewed 337 contracts totaling about $71.8 million. After a motion to consider the routine contract lists without objection passed, the committee pulled several items for discussion, including contracts from the Council on Postsecondary Education, the Department of Highways, the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Commission, and Kentucky State University. Most items were ultimately approved by roll call votes.
For the Council on Postsecondary Education item, members discussed why the contract was not handled through the usual Finance Cabinet bidding process. Staff explained it stemmed from House Bill 200 and the healthcare workforce incentive fund, which uses a separate competitive award process and steering committee under different statutory standards. The committee accepted that explanation and approved the contract. Department of Highways staff then explained the difference between scour assessments, which evaluate erosion and foundation risk around bridge piers, and load ratings, which assess the bridge structure itself. Members also questioned a larger engineering contract increase; staff said it reflected progression from preliminary engineering to final design on a phased project and estimated the funding split at roughly 80% federal and 20% state. Those highway contracts were approved.
The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Commission presented a legal services contract. Officials said the new corporation had identified legal needs, issued an RFP, and awarded four firms to create a pool of counsel to avoid conflicts as the agency now licenses racing, sports betting, and charitable gaming. They also said an emergency contract was needed after a temporary restraining order was issued in litigation involving charitable gaming machines and alleged losses to charities. The committee asked about the litigation and the affected organizations, and the contract was approved. Kentucky State University then defended a marketing/enrollment contract despite financial concerns, saying the work was intended to raise awareness of the university, improve enrollment, and support financial stability. University officials also said they were tightening student payment enforcement and collection practices, including payment plans and holding students accountable for balances. That contract was also approved.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Kentucky Housing Task Force 2025 (6-30-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Limiting protest petitions against rezoning.
- Limiting protest petitions against rezoning.
- Limiting<00:58:40.319>
protest <00:58:40.720>petitions <00:58:41.680>against Limiting - protest petitions against Limiting protest petitions against resoning.<00:58:43.359>
Allowing
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Meeting Start 00:00:15
Roll Call 00:00:45
Discussion of Pro-Growth Housing Policies 00:02:33
Adjournment 01:17:15, 958, all
Summary:
The Housing Task Force 2.0 reconvened with several new members and heard a presentation from Kentucky Housing Corporation Executive Director Winston Miller and Deputy Executive Director Wendy Smith. They framed the task force’s work as a practical effort to address Kentucky’s housing shortage, update members on the current housing landscape, summarize existing state and federal resources, and suggest areas for the task force to focus on over the coming year.
KHC said its 2024 housing supply gap analysis found Kentucky is short about 206,000 housing units, split roughly evenly between rental and homeownership, and projected the gap could grow to 287,000 units by 2029 if current trends continue. They emphasized that every county in Kentucky needs more housing, that the 2008 housing crisis and loss of construction capacity remain major causes of the shortage, and that current pressures include high interest rates, rising insurance and tax costs, construction cost inflation, and housing prices and rents growing faster than incomes. KHC also said homelessness has risen in Kentucky, with point-in-time counts showing double-digit increases in recent years.
The presenters reviewed existing resources, including federal programs, the Kentucky Affordable Housing Trust Fund, the rural housing trust fund, KHC mortgage and down payment assistance programs, and the state mortgage interest deduction. They said these resources are important but insufficient to close the gap, and noted that a proposed federal FY2026 budget would cut HUD programs by 44%, potentially removing about $286 million from Kentucky housing resources, though no action has been taken yet. They urged the task force to consider stronger, more flexible tools such as a revolving loan fund, a state affordable housing tax credit, and economic development and employer-assisted housing incentives, and pointed to Indiana’s housing infrastructure and regional development funds as examples. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/17/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2022, there were mass protests present actually at the Capitol in Minnesota, putting the state on
- <01:07:51.359>
there <01:07:51.520>were <01:07:51.680>mass <01:07:52.079>protests - <01:07:52.960>
uh in 2022 there were mass protests uh in 2022 there were mass protests uh - there were some formal objections and petitions of 30 plus landowners who have filed a formal legal protest
- 01:09:44.640>
despite <01:09:45.199>the And despite the mountains of evidence, the protests
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So the person who is paid to protest has paid family medical leave if they were teargassed.
- So the person who is paid to protest has paid family medical leave if they were teargassed.
- So the person who is paid to protest has paid family medical leave if they were teargassed.
- This week you're slandering Minnesotans, hundreds of thousands of them, as paid protesters who have been
- of them as paid protesters of them as paid protesters who<01:40:09.199>
these <01:40:09.520
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- So, a student can't just say, "Hey, I'm going to a protest today" or a counterprotest, depending on which
- Suppose there's a student group that wants to attend protest demonstrations on a weekly basis on Thursday
- <00:25:41.440>
demonstrations <00:25:42.240>on <00:25:42.400>a attend um protest - demonstrations on a attend um protest demonstrations on a weekly<00:25:42.960>
basis <00:25:43.760 - <00:26:56.000>
demonstration engage in a weekly protest demonstration engage in a weekly protest
Summary:
The Senate convened on the final day of session, heard an invocation, recognized guests and pages, and outlined a tentative plan for multiple sessions and breaks through the day. The chamber then took up several messages between the Senate and House, including a refusal to concur in House amendments to Senate Bill 311 on the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and the appointment of conferees, as well as a House message on House Bill 9007 establishing a conference committee on third-degree assault.
The Senate also considered a series of second-reader bills. House Bill 6, requiring MHEC to collect data on pregnant and parenting students, was amended to exempt Maryland Global Campus and limit certain provisions to public senior higher education institutions and community colleges before being ordered to third reading. House Bill 182, concerning replacement of faithless electors, was amended to conform with Senate Bill 237 and then passed. House Bill 575, creating excused absences for student civic engagement, drew the most discussion; senators asked about the definition of civic engagement, county discretion, and whether students could use the bill for repeated protests. The floor leader explained that county boards would retain discretion and that the bill would not require weekly absences. The bill’s two amendments were adopted and it was sent to third reading.
Additional measures passed with little or no opposition. House Bill 640 revised boards, commissions, and reporting requirements; House Bill 1335 required an independent study of IT and cybersecurity staffing and pay; House Bill 587 created a work group to review transportation procurement procedures; House Bill 854 established a nonpublic special education school renovation program; and House Bill 898 adjusted economic development provisions, including VLT proceeds and film tax credit language, after questions about the general fund impact. The Senate also advanced House Bill 1247 on Prince George’s County tax increment financing for an immersive entertainment venue, with amendments making it an emergency bill and addressing zoning and outdoor advertising issues.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- I also sit out in Coolidge Corner daily for a solo protest.
Summary:
The Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight reopened a hearing on several bills related to public commissions, diversity on boards, and honorary or representative designations. Most of the testimony focused on bills promoting the rights and inclusion of American Muslims, including support for a Muslim commission that would recommend qualified Muslim residents for appointments, assess state programs’ effects on the community, and advise lawmakers. Witnesses described Islamophobia, discrimination in schools and public spaces, and the need for Muslim representation in government. One speaker, Ahmed Svahani, opposed the Muslim commission bill, arguing it could allow the state to define who counts as a “real Muslim,” create an official class, and silence dissenting voices.
Other testimony supported a bill to promote diversity on public boards and commissions, with Mass NOW arguing that boards should better reflect the state’s racial and gender diversity and that diverse boards make better decisions. Mass Equality testified in support of a commission on the status of transgender people, citing federal restrictions on gender-affirming care, discrimination in housing, employment, and education, and gaps in existing representation. The National Lawyers Guild’s Massachusetts chapter also supported the Muslim commission bill, citing civil-rights concerns and increased reports of discrimination and retaliation against Muslims.
No votes were taken on the bills themselves during the hearing. At the end of testimony, a motion was made and seconded to close the hearing, and the committee voted in favor of adjournment, ending the hearing.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, January 12, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Peaceful protesters in recent election.
- Peaceful protesters in Mosmbique,<05:26:03.360>
Angola, <05:26:03.920>and <05:26:04.080> - And now, 62 years later, we see the excessive brutality of ICE agents, peaceful protesters teargassed
- And now, 62 years later, we see the excessive brutality of ICE agents, peaceful protesters teargassed
- And now, 62 years later, we see the excessive brutality of ICE agents, peaceful protesters teargassed
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- criminal investigations for expressing these sanctioned political views or for participating in protests
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for <02:53:12.720>participating <02:53:13.439>in <02:53:13.760>protests - views or for participating in protests views or for participating in protests against<02:53:15.120
- protesters who are pleading for freedom. protesters who are pleading for freedom.
- Iranian protesters take to the streets. Iranian protesters take to the streets.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 26, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- How many protesters, if you're a member of Congress, how many protesters did you have in your office
- How<06:37:55.040>
many <06:37:55.200>protesters, <06:37:55.840>if <06:37:56.000 - How many protesters, if you're a member of<06:37:56.478>
Congress, <06:37:56.798>how <06 - :37:56.958>
many <06:37:57.040>protesters <06:37:57.520>did <06:37:57.680>you - of Congress, how many protesters did you of Congress, how many protesters did you have<06:37:57.920
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It was a peaceful protest.
- <03:32:18.560>
if protest." - It's not a peaceful protest if protest."
- 03:32:21.680>
attacking peaceful protest if you're attacking peaceful protest if you're attacking - It's not a peaceful protest, someone.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- This is my right and obligation to engage the lawmaking process, from bill drafting to protesting the
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then heard several introductions of guests and proclamations. Members recognized a Sierra Vista justice of the peace, the doctor of the day, representatives connected to Lobo Week and the endangered Mexican gray wolf, McDonald’s officials and operators visiting for the McDonald’s All-American Games, and labor representatives for AFL-CIO Day. A proclamation was read honoring Lobo Week and encouraging support for Mexican gray wolf recovery, and another proclaimed March 25–31, 2026 as McDonald’s All-American Games Week, citing the event’s youth athletics, charitable, and economic impact in Arizona. Senator Gonzalez also submitted a statement criticizing Senate rules as undemocratic and unconstitutional.
The chamber then took up House Bill 2874, relating to campaign contributions and expenses. Senator Mesnard moved to reconsider the Senate’s prior third-reading passage of the bill, and the motion carried by a 16-12 vote. On reconsideration, the Senate voted on the bill without the emergency clause; Senator Gonzalez spoke against the emergency clause and the reconsideration process, arguing there was no emergency and objecting to the majority’s ability to bring the bill back. The bill passed on reconsideration without the emergency clause and was transmitted to the House.
The Senate also handled routine calendar items, including recording governor and House messages, committee reports, and notices of caucus and committee meetings. The body adjourned until Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.
TX
US
Transcript Highlights:
- At a time when we are expelling students from the United States for participating in protests. where
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nomination, Patrick Davis, Assistant Attorney General, Ed Martin, January 6th, public testimony
Summary:
This meeting focused primarily on the nomination of Patrick Davis to serve as Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legislative Affairs. Members discussed Mr. Davis's qualifications and experience, emphasizing his commitment to effectively serving the American public and working collaboratively with Congress. The committee also briefly revisited the nominations of John Eisenberg and Brett Shumate but decided to hold them over until the next meeting. Additionally, concerns regarding the nomination of Ed Martin as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia were raised, particularly regarding his past statements and conduct related to the January 6th insurrection and its aftermath. The discussion highlighted the importance of reviewing Mr. Martin's responses to various questions before proceeding with a vote on his nomination.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, it’s as commonplace as it comes, and we’ve even seen a protest and stage walkout and a boycott
- commonplace as it comes and we've even seen seen seen um<01:05:09.040>
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stage <01:05:10.680>walkout <01:05:11.440>and <01:05:11.920>a um a protest - and stage walkout and a um a protest and stage walkout and a boycott<01:05:12.480>
of <01:05:12.560
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 46 (3-13-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- zoning and adjustment or the planning commission or their local government board to talk about, to protest
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