Video & Transcript Research : 'DOJ'
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety May 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- However, we do that you require DOJ in consultation to DMV report in January of 2026 if it looks like
- We think it's critical to provide DOJ with these. resources on an ongoing basis.
- DOJ will be continuing to defend against these lawsuits.
- Well, DOJ was provided $5 million one time in the current year and with an available funding through
- Well, I appreciate the work of everyone at DOJ.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.298, to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate 30 percent of the employees assigned to headquarters to duty stations outside the Washington metropolitan area, S.300, to improve accoun Feb 12th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So, the amendment would prohibit these DOJ staffers from accessing the American people's private data
- . for not following any unlawful DOJ orders.
- This amendment says that these DOJ employees should not have access, and I urge an aye vote.
- I think, obviously, these DOJ operations...
- From DOJ on what they're doing at SBA and why they need to access small business records?
Keywords:
employee relocation, headquarters, Small Business Administration, Washington metropolitan area, telework, cost reduction, rural markets, geographic diversity, disaster loans, accountability, reporting, loan forgiveness, federal funding, SBA reforms, small business, disaster assistance, transparency, report publication, government accountability
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Mar 25th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- It says, why DOJ is struggling to find fraud in Social Security.
- Because the whistleblower said, you personally intervened to get DOJ officials installed.
- DOJ has cut staff, they've closed field offices, and they've shifted services online.
- And one, and I view DOJ as an input.
- Yes, yeah, and this gets to DOJ. Here's my problem with DOJ. It's not about efficiency.
Keywords:
Social Security, Medicaid, Frank Bisignano, Elon Musk, benefit processing, office closures, public testimony, administration policies, health care, vulnerable populations
Summary:
The committee meeting focused heavily on the nomination of Frank Bisignano as the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, with intense discussions around the current state of Social Security and its management under the current administration. Members voiced significant concerns regarding potential changes to Social Security and Medicaid, specifically addressing issues such as office closures, delays in benefit processing, and the perceived policies from Elon Musk's association with the administration. Public testimonies highlighted fears that these changes would severely impact the accessibility of benefits for seniors and vulnerable individuals, resulting in a chaotic environment at the SSA. Members expressed a unified opposition to the notion of dismantling these critical programs, emphasizing the long-term implications on their constituents' well-being.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Jul 28th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- That is three out of the four named districts in the DOJ hit list letter.
- Dillon wrote the DOJ letter to kick off this redistricting issue, it was Ms.
- But I'm kind of fully expecting that we'll hear from the DOJ before then.
- Now, in 2025, a flimsy DOJ letter claims race-blind maps.
- You didn't call us here over a DOJ letter that looks like a fifth grader wrote it.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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month. - A subsequent implementing memo from Attorney General Bondi directs DOJ to create and maintain lists of
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House passes elections bill after lengthy amendments discussions 5/6/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- What has a DOJ done for Minnesota?
- where the DOJ has come into Minnesota. where the DOJ has come into Minnesota.
- So, that's something the DOJ is doing. So, that's something the DOJ is doing.
Summary:
House File 4240, an elections administration bill, was introduced as a package of updates to absentee voting, statewide voter registration system use, early voting procedures, recordkeeping, removal of outdated statutory language, and reimbursement for municipalities and counties that administer certain special elections. The author, Rep. Freiberg, described the bill as a modernization and efficiency measure that would clarify procedures while maintaining election security.
Several amendments were adopted. The A4 amendment, offered by Rep. Freiberg, was described as aligning language with the Senate and passed without objection. The A6 amendment, offered by Rep. Cosnik, would give school districts more direction on polling locations for special elections in multi-county districts; Rep. Lee raised concerns that it could affect many districts statewide and questioned whether it applied to early voting, while Rep. Cosnik said it was narrowly tailored and intended to prevent disenfranchisement. Rep. Freiberg and Rep. Lee both said they would support it as a voter-access measure despite possible costs, and it was adopted. The A5 amendment, offered by Rep. Schultz, would require the Secretary of State to provide voter information to the U.S. Department of Justice upon request for civil-rights and federal voting-law enforcement; it was debated at length, with supporters framing it as election integrity and opponents arguing it would jeopardize voter privacy and could be used by the Trump administration to pressure Minnesota. The amendment was adopted after a roll call request.
The debate on A5 was especially contentious, with Republicans arguing the state should cooperate with federal efforts to clean voter rolls and Democrats arguing the DOJ had overreached, mishandled civil-rights investigations, and sought voter data without a lawful need. Members on both sides cited voter fraud, privacy, and federal-state election authority, and several speakers referenced recent DOJ actions and court disputes. The transcript ends during further discussion of the federal role in elections, with no final disposition on the underlying bill shown in the excerpt.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- DOJ report. Some of those had confirmed abuse findings by the Office of Inspector General.
- The DOJ said it was not. That would be correct.
- DOJ report has come in, have there been any changes to the board?
- So certainly, the three years in between August. in August of 24 when the DOJ report came out.
- And you've read the DOJ report. Yes. And in some of that report...
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, there was in the DOJ report.
- The DOJ did mention specific instances of OC spray.
- Since the DOJ report in August, the composition has not changed.
- Chandra Carter: So staff that were mentioned in the DOJ report may...
- And you've read the DOJ report? Yes.
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:
- Meanwhile, I went through an eight-year process. to be reinstated, only to have the Biden DOJ affirm
- FBI agents and DOJ folks in order to prop up that theory.
- That's the true weaponization of DOJ and the FBI, and something that must be stopped right away.
- And during the Biden years, this was writ large in the actions of the DOJ and the FBI.
- So what is happening with the FBI and DOJ is they've turned inward.
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.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (05/14/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Um and also the uh language has DOJ.
- Well, it does because you're not with the DOJ. You're a real estate agency. Okay.
- You're You are you're not with the DOJ.
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Summary:
The committee took up an amended bill, sponsored by Rep. Lily Walsh, aimed at requiring certain foreign principals involved in New Hampshire real estate transactions to file an affidavit electronically with the Department of Justice. Walsh explained that she revised the proposal after the first hearing by limiting it to leases longer than 14 days, removing notarization, allowing electronic filing, shortening notification timelines, and clarifying that lessors or agents would not have to verify the affidavit’s truthfulness. She asked the committee to recommend the bill ought to pass with amendment and also noted a technical correction to use “real estate licensee” rather than “realtor.”
The main opposition came from a real estate practitioner on the committee, who argued the bill was burdensome, could create discrimination concerns, and would place real estate professionals in an improper enforcement role. He also questioned the bill’s practical effect and pointed to existing federal CFIUS procedures as a better mechanism for handling foreign investment concerns. Several members echoed concerns about whether the state had authority to regulate in this area, whether the bill would actually stop bad actors, and whether it could be enforced without discriminatory impacts.
Representatives from New Boston Space Force Station testified in support, saying the legislation was critical to national security because proximity to the installation could allow adversaries to observe operations or interfere with radio frequency communications. They argued federal processes were too slow or ineffective and that state action could better push hostile actors away from the base. Committee members questioned the technical basis for the 10-mile buffer, whether it would really help, and why federal agencies were not handling the issue. No vote was taken during the exchange shown in the transcript.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V Feb 26th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V
Transcript Highlights:
- My question is, DOJ sent out a report saying there's all these failures.
- So, I know we didn't touch on the DOJ report yet, but.
- DOJ report comes out. Because no, things are really bad, right?
- DOJ report about actual FTEs that are SPED certified.
- That is, I believe, a line directly from the DOJ report.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Banking, Business, Insurance - Technology Committee Meeting Jun 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- If there are any questions, I'd be happy to ask the DOJ to come answer them.
- If there are any questions, I'd be happy to ask the DOJ to come answer them.
- I mean, they happen to come at the same time, but I think this was also a request from the DOJ, but I
- And then number two, I believe the Delaware DOJ is not their legislation.
- My guess would be, and I apologize for doing this, I'll let DOJ correct me, is that DOJ has an approach
Summary:
The committee heard several bills, but much of the meeting focused on House Bill 306, which would require disclosure when a consumer is interacting with a chatbot rather than a human. Sponsor Senator Townsend described it as a consumer protection measure and said the bill is meant to keep pace with rapidly changing AI technology. Committee members and witnesses raised concerns about the bill’s enforcement structure, especially private rights of action and penalties that could apply even without actual consumer harm. The Department of Justice said the bill would apply where the conduct has a Delaware nexus, and that the disclosure requirement is the key consumer protection. Industry witnesses and chambers of commerce opposed the bill as drafted, arguing it would create broad compliance burdens and expose businesses to excessive litigation risk without a harm requirement or clearer safe harbor language.
Earlier in the meeting, the committee discussed House Bill 429, which would update Delaware’s step therapy exception process to include biosimilars and interchangeable biologics. Senator Poore and supporters from Highmark and the Department of Insurance said the bill would modernize insurance law, improve access to effective treatments, and reduce costs; they cited national savings from biosimilars and said the bill has agency support. Members asked about Delaware-specific savings, patient switching, and how the process would work, but no vote was taken during the discussion. The committee also heard House Bill 310, which would exclude large data centers from Blue Collar Jobs Act tax credits; the sponsor said the bill is intended to ensure large energy users contribute more to state and local revenues, while supporters and opponents debated competitiveness and community impacts. House Bill 406, on allowing insureds to choose their auto repair shop, and Senate Bill 347, a cleanup bill related to medical debt collection and personal property levies, were also presented without opposition in the hearing. House Bill 253, concerning who may receive letters testamentary or of administration, was described as a cleanup to align statute with existing practice. The committee approved the meeting minutes, but the transcript does not show final votes on the bills discussed.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Pamela Bondi, of Florida, to be Attorney General, Department of Justice. Jan 29th, 2025 at 08:00 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- We also received letters from more than 100 former senior DOJ officials, scores of U.S. attorneys, and
- There is always concern when one of President Biden's DOJ nominees works for China and Huawei during
- this is surprising to me considering that many of my colleagues routinely voted for highly partisan DOJ
- Bondi would only commit to consulting with DOJ ethics officials.
- It's that the DOJ be my law firm. That's what it is.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine reducing waste, fraud and abuse through innovation, focusing on how AI and data can improve government efficiency. Apr 9th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Joint Economic Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The DOJ picks you up in a black car and takes you to jail.
- That's what DOJ is talking about. Trying to do.
- That's what DOJ is trying to do.
- Right, and I think that's what DOJ is trying to do.
- It raises the next question: what is DOJ doing?
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, waste reduction, fraud prevention, government efficiency, improper payments, data reliability, oversight
Summary:
The meeting was chaired by Chairman Schweikert and involved a comprehensive discussion on how to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) for reducing waste, fraud, and improper payments within federal programs. Key witnesses, including Mr. Andrew Canarsa from the Council of the Inspectors General, provided insights on the potential of AI in enhancing government efficiency. The committee emphasized the importance of reliable data and thorough examination of AI application to avoid unintended consequences while addressing the estimated $162 billion in improper payments reported by the federal government. Concerns were raised regarding the recent firing of inspectors general and the impacts that could have on oversight and accountability processes.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- , and the DOJ has five days to say, hey, something's wrong here.
- <01:43:58.800>
if of first you got to go to the doj if of first you got to go to the doj if - You have to go to the DOJ first, which is the procedure now, at least as the courts have said.
- He said the courts have interpreted that as meaning only the DOJ can pursue violations of RSA 659.
- So this is in addition to the DOJ, who I think actually, you know, do a good job.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/05/2026 - Joint Legislative Budget Committee
Joint Legislative Budget Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- What's the status on the DOJ and voter rolls with SOS? Mr. Chairman, Mr.
- today, we're willing and able to have those discussions as to the state of the voter rolls and the DOJ
- from the last meeting we did in January to today, has there been any face-to-face meetings with the DOJ
- , and correct me if I'm wrong, is that SOS is still not providing the voter rolls and therefore the DOJ
- The request is not unreasonable. the voter rolls and therefore the DOJ has sued Arizona and the SOS.
Summary:
The Joint Legislative Budget Committee approved the January 29, 2026 minutes and then took up a Secretary of State budget transfer tied to unused funds from the U.S. Congressional District 7 special election line item. JLBC staff explained that $2.49 million would be transferred to the operating budget, including $500,000 for 2026 primary and general election costs, $240,000 for Secretary of State physical security costs from March through June 2026, and $1.7 million for county-related expenses, including $1 million for the state’s voter registration database share. Staff said the request was smaller than the Secretary of State’s original $2.9 million request because it excluded $200,000 for future database replacement planning and $160,000 in already-incurred security costs. The Secretary of State’s representative said the security funding covered physical security measures and presence at public events, but declined to provide operational details in open session for safety reasons.
Members questioned the size and purpose of the security request, the status of communications with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding voter rolls, and whether litigation costs related to that dispute were being tracked. The Secretary of State’s representative said the office had been in active communication with federal officials and had participated in virtual meetings, but could not discuss litigation details or confirm face-to-face DOJ meetings. One member asked for a written or verbal list of meetings and another requested ongoing litigation cost information, expressing concern about spending on legal disputes. The representative said none of the transferred special-election funds would be used for litigation and that the office would discuss budget questions further if needed.
The vice chair said the issue had been discussed for months and noted dissatisfaction with the office’s response to DOJ and voter-roll issues, but said the transfer was still needed. He moved a favorable review of the item with provisions requiring monthly expenditure reports to JLBC staff beginning April 15, 2026, and prohibiting the transferred money from being used for contracts with individuals. The transcript cuts off before the full vote or any additional provisions were completed.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Jul 28th, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, the flimsy pretext for this unnecessary process is a letter from Trump's DOJ.
- Chairman, I appreciate that you have now formally invited the DOJ to appear.
- Inviting the DOJ to testify, I believe, on Friday.
- What I call the list was included in the sham DOJ memo that was provided.
- However, DOJ lawyers distorted dicta in a concurrence by Justice Kavanaugh.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 02/07/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- I want you to know that right now the DOJ has ordered an immediate halt on all civil rights work, and
- But regardless of how the DOJ proceeds, as I mentioned, we have been here doing this work.
- The state law exists even if the DOJ changes course on that.
- will choose to whether or not the doj will choose to pull<00:22:59.080>
out <00:22:59.240> - proceeds as I mentioned we have the doj proceeds as I mentioned we have been<00:23:04.880>
here
WI
Wisconsin 2026 1st Special Session
Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice Mar 31st, 2026
Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- One is that one of the key recommendations had to do with efforts to prohibit the DOJ from using legal
- Senator Wimberger and co-authored by Senator Tomczyk on this committee that would have prohibited the DOJ
- attorneys general, not just Josh Kaul, but if attorneys general are permitted to do this, then the DOJ
- the powers of the purse can just have any activist group do some sort of an arrangement whereby the DOJ
- system for sale, for hire by third-party activist groups because it will come to a point where the DOJ
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Aug 29th, 2025
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 704 Aragine firearm barrels do pass with author amendments to add exemptions and authorize DOJ to
- SB 580, Gerozzo, DOJ.
- DOJ immigration policies, do passes amended to strike requirement that agencies adopt DOJ guidance regarding
- SB 69 McNerney DOJ AI program holding.
- pass as amended to strike, geographic expansion of prohibition and limit search warrant authority to DOJ