Video & Transcript Research : 'Iran'
Page 3 of 29
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Media Availability on 2026 Omnibus Tax Bill - 04/30/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Federal tax policies and the president's war with Iran are raising costs for Minnesotans at both the
- president's Federal tax policies and the president's war<00:01:29.080>
with <00:01:29.320>Iran - are<00:01:30.560>
raising <00:01:31.040>costs <00:01:31.480>for war with Iran - are raising costs for war with Iran are raising costs for Minnesotans<00:01:32.360>
at <00:01: - <00:15:34.680>
Um consequence of the war in Iran. Um consequence of the war in Iran.
Summary:
Senate Tax Committee members presented a tax omnibus bill they said was a bipartisan effort aimed at making life more affordable and responding to federal policy changes they argued are increasing costs and harming Minnesota families, communities, farmers, and businesses. Chair Rest and other senators described the bill as a response to federal cuts to health care and food support, and said it also complements other Senate action on health and human services.
Key provisions highlighted included a 12% increase in property tax refunds for homeowners, described as more than $100 million in direct relief; a $2 million provision related to Operation Metro Transit; a new health care sales tax in Hennepin County to replace an expiring local sales tax and help stabilize hospitals such as HCMC and North Memorial, with funds for uncompensated care and facility upkeep; and a social media tax on the largest platforms, which supporters said would raise revenue without affecting Minnesota residents. Senators also emphasized a sustainable aviation fuel credit, framed as a climate and economic development measure that could support in-state production and agricultural feedstocks.
Members also discussed agricultural provisions, including lifting the cap on the beginning farmer tax credit extension and updating homestead-related rules, saying these changes would help farm transitions and reflect current conditions. Another property tax change would increase the market value exclusion for disabled veterans. No formal vote was taken in the transcript, but senators said the bill had been passed to the floor and they were waiting for leadership to schedule it, while noting the House had not yet taken similar action.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Supporting Iran is a bad thing. I see no acknowledgement over there.
- Supporting Iran is a bad thing. I see no acknowledgement over there.
- If Trump is serious about in Iran.
- My constituents a peace deal with Iran.
- I'll bring Iran into this more specifically beyond just Hezbollah being a proxy of Iran.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Trump's reckless war of choice continues in Iran, and Republicans are spending valuable time here on
- So, thanks to Trump's reckless<02:21:58.720>
war <02:21:58.960>in <02:21:59.120>Iran - , diesel prices are reckless war in Iran, diesel prices are now<02:22:01.040>
over <02:22:01.439 - President Trump is waging a reckless war in Iran, and prices are soaring for the American people.
- and prices are a reckless war in Iran and prices are soaring<02:54:44.640>
for <02:54:44.800><
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
04/16/2026 - Finance Advisory Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The greater economic uncertainty from the Iran conflict is reflected in a more cautious forecast for
- of meeting either the January forecast or the April forecast really depends on the duration of the Iran
- Then under a more negative scenario, in contrast, a continuation of the Iran conflict would suggest a
- Then we also wanted to outline some other economic issues we are keeping our eye on besides the Iran
- resilient over the last year, but growth has been expected to moderate even before getting into the Iran
Summary:
At the April meeting of the Finance Advisory Committee, staff presented an updated state revenue forecast that was more cautious than January’s because of heightened economic uncertainty tied to the Iran conflict and broader national risks. The general fund’s available resources were revised down from $577 million in January to $378 million in the April forecast, with the lower estimate driven by reduced revenue projections while spending assumptions were unchanged. Staff said the outlook depends heavily on how long the Middle East conflict lasts and noted that a prolonged disruption could weaken the forecast further, while a quick resolution could improve conditions.
George Hammond of the University of Arizona gave a broad economic overview, highlighting geopolitical risk, elevated oil and gasoline prices, sticky inflation, weak Arizona job growth, and uncertainty around federal policy, tariffs, immigration, and AI-related investment. He said Arizona’s recent job growth has been very weak and concentrated mainly in health services, while most other sectors lost jobs, and he attributed much of the slowdown to low hiring rather than layoffs. He also discussed population growth, noting that Arizona remains above the national average but is increasingly dependent on net migration as natural increase slows, and he warned that housing affordability remains strained even as Phoenix inflation has moderated.
Panelists generally echoed the cautious outlook but pointed to some offsets. Liz St. Clair said Arizona’s near-term revenues could benefit from tourism tied to spring training and the Final Four, though higher fuel costs could dampen discretionary spending. Other panelists noted that the federal policy environment, tariffs, and immigration changes are likely to restrain growth, while productivity gains, especially from technology and AI, may help businesses maintain output. Several members also discussed housing, saying single-family permits have fallen while rental supply has improved affordability, and they raised concerns about labor-force growth, wage disparities, and the reliability of recent employment data revisions. No formal votes or actions were taken.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They were going to attack Iran."
- ,<02:10:19.560>
why and if we're going to attack Iran, why and if we're going to attack Iran - They were going to attack<02:10:35.840>
Iran." - I don't even know what attack Iran."
- Iran to respond to this threat. Iran to respond to this threat.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Lieutenant General John D. Caine (Retired), to be general and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Department of Defense. Apr 1st, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- same time, Russia remains a violent, de-stabilizing force. stabilizing the force, and nations like Iran
- He said for at least a decade now, I've known him, that Iran cannot be allowed to get a nuclear weapon
- Do you agree with the president's assessment that Iran cannot be allowed to get a nuclear weapon?
- If the president asks for military options. to support what he has said publicly, that if Iran is not
- Are you aware of operations, maybe operations against Iran, like the tanker wars in 1988, in which the
Keywords:
national security, military readiness, Kane nomination, defense budget, China threats, Russia, collaboration, modernization
Summary:
The meeting centered on the nomination of retired Lieutenant General Dan Kane for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delving into various security concerns and the strategic environment facing the U.S. today. Testimonies highlighted the growing threats from adversaries such as China and Russia, with discussions around the necessity of maintaining and modernizing military capabilities to address these challenges. The need for agility in military operations and enhancing collaboration among various defense agencies was underscored. Further, concerns were raised regarding the defense budget and the importance of a strong national defense strategy were prevalent throughout the discussions. The committee members collectively emphasized the need for superior readiness and modernization to keep pace with global threats.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Today, I will walk you through the current conflict involving Iran and how it impacts the Texas energy
- One day we may be bombing Iran, and then another day it seems that we have a deal already.
- in and around Iran, Qatar LNG's Roslifan LNG facilities have been completely shut down.
- Since the war in Iran, Henry Hub was averaging around $3 to $4 per MMBtu.
- at or below $3 since the war in Iran began.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. May 1st, 2025 at 09:30 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The recent United Nations report confirmed that Iran now possesses enough – 60 percent enriched uranium
- President Trump's decisive move to reimpose maximum pressure on Iran, as well as entering into negotiations
- with Iran on a nuclear deal.
- The bad guys, Communist China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and a few others, and then the democracies.
- They don't seem to always cooperate with us to make sure countries like Iran are held accountable, but
Keywords:
diplomatic nominations, foreign policy, ambassadors, U.S.-European relations, Bilateral relationships, security, trade
Summary:
The meeting focused primarily on diplomatic nominations, featuring discussions about the implications of these roles on U.S. foreign policy. Notable was the introduction of nominees for key ambassadorial positions, including ambassadors to the Dominican Republic, France, and the Netherlands. Senator Shaheen emphasized the importance of U.S.-European relations, particularly in light of current global challenges, while other members voiced their concerns regarding the nominees’ qualifications and the impact on bilateral relationships. Public support for these nominations was evident, as was the committee's commitment to fostering stronger connections with allied nations, particularly in addressing security and trade issues.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, March 27, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, this body needs to vote on Thomas Massie and my resolution to end the war in Iran.
- The president has sent 2,000 more soldiers from the Army's 82nd Division to Iran.
- We cannot afford to put ground troops in Iran.
- Iran. This body needs to say no to the Iran.
- war with Iran without even consulting<00:35:16.240>
Congress.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- >
tyrannical <00:26:00.559>regime Iran certainly has a tyrannical regime Iran certainly - <00:28:46.240>
target Vladimir Putin is helping Iran target Vladimir Putin is helping Iran - reckless war with Iran. reckless war with Iran.
- Higher gas result of the war in Iran.
- Now comes the war in Iran.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Not only did he fail to do that, he started a new one in Iran.
- Democrats did not start the war with Iran that is driving up food and gas prices.
- The left did not start the war with Iran that is driving up food and gas prices.
- The left did not start the war with Iran that is driving up food and gas prices.
- Republicans promised they would Iran.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Combatting Antisemitism Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- My mother was born in Iran before the Islamic Revolution.
- She fled her home in the middle of the night because life for Jews in post-revolution Iran had become
- In that moment, it allowed my mother and her family to be smuggled out of Iran.
- My own family was forced to escape Iran because of religious persecution.
- This past June, I ended up in Israel, and again, under attack at this time by Iran.
Summary:
The Special Commission on Combating Anti-Semitism opened by approving the minutes from its November 5, 2025 meeting and outlining plans for its next meeting on November 20, when it expects to vote on the draft master report and recommendations. The chair explained that revised drafts would be circulated, changes would be handled by motion, and the final vote would be by roll call. The meeting then moved through several public panels focused on prevention, education, workplace support, and community safety.
Parents for Peace testified that anti-Semitism and extremism should be treated as a public health crisis and urged state funding for training in K-12 schools, healthcare, and law enforcement. The panel described its intervention work with radicalized youth and families, argued for early-warning training for educators, and recommended diversion resources for courts and prosecutors so cases can be addressed before they escalate. Commissioners asked about the origins of radicalization, the need for school-based training, and how to connect courts and police to available resources.
Project Shema’s Orrin Jacobson argued that effective anti-Semitism education must be nuanced, pluralistic, and grounded in a better understanding of Jewish identity and contemporary anti-Semitism, especially in conversations about Israel and Palestine. He said the group has run dozens of workshops in Massachusetts and emphasized that institutions should adopt content-neutral norms, train staff and administrators, and measure whether trainings lower tensions and increase willingness to intervene. Commissioners asked about handling activists who reject nuance, the role of faculty versus students, and whether classroom norms should limit teachers from advancing personal agendas.
A workplace panel from Klaal and Combined Jewish Philanthropies presented survey data showing many Jewish employees feel unsafe being openly Jewish at work and that antisemitism training is the top requested support. They described rapid growth in Jewish employee resource groups, existing programming and stipends for ERG leaders, and recommended mandatory anti-Semitism training, support for Jewish affinity groups in public and private sectors, and broader convenings of major employers. The commission also heard from Truah rabbis and educators, who urged stronger interfaith solidarity, a state office of faith-based and neighborhood partnerships, and explicit attention to democracy and civil rights as part of anti-Semitism strategy.
After a recess, the commission heard from Israeli-American, Russian Jewish, and Persian Jewish witnesses who described antisemitism as a lived, personal, and civic issue affecting immigrants and their families. They called for inclusion of diverse Jewish voices in state initiatives, stronger protections for Israeli-American businesses, and recognition that anti-Zionist rhetoric often becomes direct harassment of Jews. The chair said the testimony and suggested edits would be incorporated into the draft report, and the meeting ended with plans for further revisions before the final vote.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Part 2)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Countries like Russia and Iran, who have been making billions of dollars a month selling their energy
- Countries like Russia and Iran, who have been making billions of dollars a month selling their energy
- Countries like Russia and Iran, who have been making billions of dollars a month selling their energy
- Countries like Russia and Iran, who have been making billions of dollars a month selling their energy
- Countries like Russia and Iran, who have been making billions of dollars a month selling their energy
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- information to Iran to kill Americans. information to Iran to kill Americans.
- But they were $6 a gallon with Iran.
- Trump's war of choice against Iran. Trump's war of choice against Iran.
- Groceries cost of choice against Iran.
- war for that along with the war on Iran. war for that along with the war on Iran.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The administration proceeded to bomb Iran.
- strike against Iran, a war. strike against Iran, a war.
- military could be ready to hit Iran military could be ready to hit Iran within<02:59:26.399>
- <02:59:44.479>
was June of 2025, Trump said that Iran was June of 2025, Trump said that Iran - The White House spent the to bomb Iran.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 23, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- unilateral military strike against Iran unilateral military strike against Iran and<00:12:44.880
- <00:25:31.840>
to leadership we will never allow Iran to leadership we will never allow Iran - Iran cannot get a nuclear weapon.
- Iran cannot get a nuclear weapon.
- Either they believe Iran Congress.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, February 7, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Iran and Venezuela to do so we're going Iran and Venezuela to do so we're going to<00:37:44.440>
produce - Our enemies: the terrorists, China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran.
- Republic of Iran is not to have an Islamic Republic of Iran.
- North Korea and Iran North Korea and Iran and<04:02:45.319>
finally <04:02:46.040>it an Islamic Republic of Iran but we see an Islamic Republic of Iran but we see this<04:03:12.359- see
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Michael Faulkender, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. Mar 6th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- During President Trump's first term, sanctions against Iran nearly bankrupted that country's government
- work tirelessly to see us return to maximum pressure, and we must strengthen our relationship with Iran
- Faulkner, Iran is the world's largest state sponsor of tech. Terrorism.
- Trump has already called upon Treasury to re-implement the... ...maximum pressure campaign against Iran
- You had mentioned already some of the pressure on Iran and trying to get maximum pressure on that.
Keywords:
nomination, Deputy Secretary of Treasury, economic policy, inflation, tariffs, tribal nations, government relations
Summary:
The meeting convened to consider the nomination of Mike Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. During the session, multiple members voiced concerns regarding current economic policies under the Trump administration, particularly around inflation, tariffs, and the impact on small businesses. Discussions frequently centered on the administration's approach to tariffs and taxation, and how these factors contribute to the rising cost of living and potential job losses. Additionally, the importance of bolstering government-to-government relationships with tribal nations was emphasized, highlighting the need for specialized offices focused on tribal affairs within the Treasury Department.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Among them is Artemis Kim Zade, an Iranian woman who fled Iran after converting to Christianity, a crime
- I am the proud daughter of immigrants from Iran.
- China and other Asylum Seekers from Iran China and other countries<00:05:14.560>
known <00:05: - <00:05:34.319>
after Iranian woman who fled Iran after Iranian woman who fled Iran after converting - <00:06:57.199>
my daughter of immigrants from Iran my daughter of immigrants from Iran my
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- My bill risk of persecution in Iran.
- information to Iran to murder Americans. information to Iran to murder Americans.
- Iran and its proxies are targeting U.S. military personnel daily.
- Iran and its proxies are up this summer.
- The bottom line is the risk are Iran.