Video & Transcript Research : 'Iran'
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This year, we are also mourning the 13 American service members killed during the Iran War.
- American service members killed during American service members killed during the<01:22:22.880>
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We surrounding Iran or our veterans. We surrounding Iran or our veterans.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 4/9/26
Transcript Highlights:
- be some guardrails around, you know, betting on whether Speaker Daudt is going to do X or Y, or is Iran
or <00:15:21.160>Y <00:15:21.560>or <00:15:21.959>is <00:15:22.160>Iran - <00:15:22.600>
going <00:15:22.880>to going to do X or Y or is Iran going to going - to do X or Y or is Iran going to strike<00:15:23.480>
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Summary:
House Republican leaders unveiled their “North Star Comeback” budget plan, describing it as a focused effort to make Minnesota more affordable, reduce government waste, and strengthen the economy. They said the package would include a $3.8 billion tax cut proposal with one-time property tax relief, elimination of taxes on tips and overtime, childcare relief, lower car tab fees, and funding for schools through scholarship-granting organizations. They also framed the plan as a response to rising costs for groceries, housing, energy, insurance, and childcare.
A major emphasis of the rollout was government accountability, especially a strong Office of Inspector General bill and IT modernization to reduce fraud. Leaders said the OIG proposal had moved out of committee and was now in Ways and Means, with a working group continuing to reconcile House and Senate differences. On IT modernization, Chair Paul Torkelson said the plan would likely use a two-pronged approach, with about $15 million for near-term needs and a longer-term fund for ongoing technology upgrades; he said many such investments could qualify for federal matching dollars.
The leaders also highlighted Medicaid conformity, saying Minnesota should align with federal changes to avoid losing funding, and they discussed a property tax rebate proposal as a one-time $1 billion return to taxpayers to offset higher property taxes. In response to questions, they said many of the budget items were still moving through the process and some had not met finance deadlines, while others were already in bills. They repeatedly criticized House Democrats for blocking or delaying Republican proposals and said they wanted bipartisan cooperation to pass the plan this year.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The actions and policies of the Government of Iran continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat
- is necessary to continue the national emergency declared in Executive Order 12957 with respect to Iran
- RESPECT TO IRAN DECLARED ON MARCH 15, 1995, IS TO CONTINUE IN EFFECT BEYOND MARCH 15, 2025.
- THE ACTIONS AND POLICIES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF IRAN CONTINUE TO POSE AND UNUSUAL AND EXTRAORDINARY THREAT
- IS NECESSARY TO CONTINUE THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY DECLARED IN EXECUTIVE ORDER 12957 WITH RESPECT TO IRAN
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 23, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , when the IEA sends inspectors into Iran, when the IEA sends inspectors into Iran, into<07:20:09.360
- Which brings us to Iran.
- Iran has done it for a long time. They now know how to do it.
- Iran has done it for a major activity. Iran has done it for a long<07:25:53.040>
time. - That war didn't go nuclear this Iran.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- if we really want to keep girls safe, we would be talking about the 40 million women that live in Iran
- We have members on the other side of the aisle talking about Iran. News flash.
- We don't govern Iran.
- We've heard about Iran and that regime.
- A lot of discussion about Iran or things that are out of our control here in the Minnesota State Capitol
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the posture of United States Northern Command and United States Southern Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by a closed ses Feb 13th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- Not to be outdone, Iran continues to try to kill Americans on our own soil.
- China is working with Russia, North Korea, and Iran to challenge the United States.
- So you might need additional assets, especially with what China, Russia, Iran are doing in the region
- If terrorists get a hold of nuclear material, and there's a growing nuclear family, including Iran and
Keywords:
national security, China, Russia, cybersecurity, border security, military deployment, transnational crime, defense modernization, military strategy
Summary:
In this meeting, key topics included national security concerns with an emphasis on threats from China, Russia, and transnational criminal organizations. Senior military officials provided testimony on the evolving risks posed by these adversaries, particularly focusing on cybersecurity and advancements in weaponry. The discussion highlighted the importance of a cohesive strategy among government departments to effectively respond to the challenges presented by these threats, emphasizing the need for modernization in defense capabilities. Committee members grilled the witnesses on border security and the implications of deploying military resources in domestic operations.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- reason gas prices are high is because of our federal government and the Trump administration's war in Iran
- all of my colleagues who have said the reason the price of gas is high is because of Trump's war in Iran
- all of my colleagues who have said the reason the price of gas is high is because of Trump's war in Iran
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recorded attendance, welcomed former Senator Limpancrazi, and recognized page Owen Washburn and his family. The chamber then moved through messages and second-reading listings, and the Committee of the Whole considered several House bills. HB 2398, dealing with watercraft operation and peer-to-peer watercraft sharing insurance, received a floor amendment clarifying the types of insurers that may provide primary commercial boat liability coverage and was reported do pass as amended. HB 2477, relating to the Arizona Education Savings Plan, was amended to add investment guardrails, conflict-of-interest protections, an advisory team, limits on land investments, and statutory treatment of the local government investment pool, then reported do pass as amended.
The Committee of the Whole also considered HB 2251 on midwifery, which was amended to transfer oversight of licensed midwives from the Department of Health Services to the Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board, add a licensed midwife to the board, separate midwife and naturopathic funds, apply investigative and disciplinary procedures, and make conforming changes; it was reported do pass as amended. HB 2991, concerning minors’ access to technology content and social media, drew extensive debate. A floor amendment revised age-signal and parental-consent procedures, changed default settings language, removed a private right of action, and made other technical changes. Senators Tise, Epstein, and others argued the bill still raised serious First Amendment and censorship concerns, while Senator Bullock defended it as a child-safety measure that did not require uploading ID. The bill was ultimately reported do pass as amended.
In third reading, the Senate adopted the Committee of the Whole report, retained HB 2397 on the calendar, and voted on several bills. HB 2104, HB 2105, HB 2763, HB 2786, HB 2771, HB 2782, and HB 4117 passed; HB 2457, HB 2494, and HB 2696 failed. HB 2457 and HB 2494 drew opposition over local control and land-use concerns, while HB 2696, aimed at fuel and gas prices, drew criticism that the Commerce Authority was not the right vehicle and that the issue was driven by federal policy. HB 4117, relating to offenses against public order and religious services, passed after sharp debate over whether it would protect worship or chill protest and free speech, with opponents warning of vague language and potential political prosecutions. The Senate also voted to reconsider its prior action on HB 2311 and HB 2601, requested the House return HB 2995 for reconsideration, and adjourned until Thursday, June 11, at 10:00 a.m.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- indicated in the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act, which is China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran
- Iran.
- Ownership, or headquarters criteria regarding China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or any country deemed
- corporate headquarters and ownership or some type of control tied to China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran
- "I think I even saw on some chart, there we go, page five, that Iran is involved in some of this.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- of the problems that I think we will see in enforcement... is if we pass a bill preventing China, Iran
- now, you bought it, and come to find out you didn't... ...report, you're not a citizen, you're from Iran
- So China, Iran, Russia, North Korea, they're not. ...individually, but the bills are generally tailored
- China, Russia, Iran, and others do not want America to exist.
- We are dealing with a determined nation in China, and others, Russia, Iran, North Korea.
Bills:
HB256, HCR19, HB256, HB1308, HB1554, HB1743, HB2308, HB2351, HB2858, HB3676, HB3784, HB4312, HB4552, HB4823, HB4852, HB5007, HB5010, HB5520, HB5524, HCR19
Keywords:
severe weather, adaptation plan, vulnerability assessment, environmental protection, state agencies, federal agents, transparency, law enforcement, identification, public trust, immigration enforcement, HCR 19, Texas concurrent resolution, federal immigration enforcement, masked agents, facial coverings, visible identification, uniforms, badges, name tags
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Emergency Management Committee Jul 14th, 2025
Emergency Management
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Open hearings to examine the United States Strategic Command and United States Space Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2026 and Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by a closed session in SVC-2 Mar 26th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
Transcript Highlights:
- And Iran continues to pursue uranium enrichment. Additionally, the tools of war are changing.
- And then you put in Iran, which has also become a contributor to Russia's war machine.
- So, we're talking about DPRK, we're talking about Iran, we're talking about China, as well as the Russian
Keywords:
military strategy, nuclear triad, deterrence, STRATCOM, SPACECOM, SLICOM, B-21, hypersonic defense, spectrum auction
Summary:
The meeting focused on the strategic posture of U.S. military capabilities with an emphasis on deterrence amid growing global threats. General Cotton from STRATCOM and General Whiting from SPACECOM provided insights into the modernization efforts of the nuclear triad. Key discussions involved the importance of maintaining control over specific frequency spectrums critical for military operations and the implications of potential auctioning of these bands. Members expressed concerns regarding the evolving landscape with adversaries like China and Russia, emphasizing that swift action is needed to adapt and preserve U.S. national security. Various proposals and existing programs, including the B-21 bomber and the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile (SLICOM), were debated, alongside the necessity of increasing military investment in hypersonic defense systems.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Not to pick on Iran or any Iranian person, but we often have a bunch of bills that we don't want ownership
- Certainly, the objective is not to have any access by any hostile nation, be it China, Korea, Iran, or
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- indicated in the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act, which is China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran
- Associated with any type of citizenship, ownership, or headquarters criteria regarding China, Iran, North
- corporate headquarters and ownership, or some type of control tied to China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran
- attestation regarding their supply chain and whether or not they're controlled by entities such as Iran
- That Iran is involved in some of this. What could be wrong from. Just stating the facts.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce convened to discuss critical infrastructure and supply chain integrity, particularly focusing on Texas's power grid and associated vulnerabilities. The meeting highlighted Texas's recent ranking as 10th in electricity affordability, emphasizing the state's commitment to maintaining a reliable and resilient electric grid. New committee members introduced themselves, and the agenda included testimony from ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission regarding the implementation of the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act, which aims to mitigate risks posed by foreign entities to the power grid.
Chad Sealy from ERCOT presented updates on the attestation process for market participants, revealing that over 1,500 entities had submitted attestations regarding their corporate structures and affiliations with designated foreign countries. Concerns were raised about the adequacy of the current vetting process, particularly regarding indirect relationships with foreign adversaries. Testimonies from the PUC and the Attorney General's office underscored the challenges of enforcing compliance and the need for improved legislative measures to enhance oversight and security.
The committee also heard from experts, including Dr. Emma Stewart from Idaho National Laboratory, who discussed the evolving threats to the grid from foreign adversaries and the importance of securing communication systems. Recommendations included prioritizing inspections of critical components and enhancing collaboration with national laboratories to address vulnerabilities. The discussion concluded with an acknowledgment of the balance needed between ensuring grid security and maintaining affordability for consumers.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
To receive a closed briefing on Department of Defense cyber operations. Feb 25th, 2025 at 03:00 pm
Cybersecurity Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- dangerous coalition, which is characterized by military cooperation between China, Russia, and Russia, Iran
- From Russia to Iran, by far our biggest threat and most challenging is China.
- they refused to call Hamas a terrorist organization, and the Houthis a terrorist organization, and Iran
- Russian president Vladimir Putin and in response Senator Mullen mentioned Assad, Israel, Hamas, Houthis, Iran
Keywords:
Steven Feinberg, Deputy Secretary of Defense, national security, budget cuts, military readiness, global threats, Department of Defense
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on the nomination of Steven Feinberg as Deputy Secretary of Defense. The committee emphasized the urgent need for strong leadership in response to a complex array of global threats posed by adversarial coalitions, including China, Russia, and Iran. The discussions highlighted concerns regarding budget cuts and personnel reductions within the Department of Defense, showcasing the challenges posed by the current economic context and the pressing need to maintain military readiness and capabilities. Various members expressed their apprehensions about how impending layoffs and budget reductions would impact the defense workforce and national security.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the Panama Canal and its impact on U.S. trade and national security, focusing on fees and foreign influence. Jan 28th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- For years, Panama has flagged dozens of vessels in the Iranian ghost fleet, which brought Iran tens of
- Chairman Sola, can you explain how Panama has enabled Iran to evade our sanctions?
- A while ago, when we were having this drought issue, there was also a lot of focus on Iran and how they
- then, the principal concerns the Senate had were with the Soviets and Cuba, actually, not China and Iran
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Media Availability 4/7/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- threat that a whole civilization will die tonight when the United if if there's no deal on to end the Iran
- United if if there's no deal on to<00:10:35.920>
end <00:10:36.040>the <00:10:36.120>Iran - I know that the war in Iran and other things that are happening at a worldwide level are important, and
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Mar 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- So, a terrorist from Iran can do a proxy buy because you're watering down the difference between not
- Members of the terrorist country of Iran that are in the United States legally. I'm sure they are.
- been on the border of every single state-sponsored terrorism in this world, and the worst by far is Iran
Bills:
HB1016, HB1453, HB1992, HB2015, HB2940, HB2959, HB2997, HB3037, HB3045, HB3053, HB3087, HB3267, HB3301, HB3453, HB3495, HB3521, HB3581, HB3584, HB3586, HB3587, HB3662, HB3691, HB3695, HB3697, HB3742, HB3743, HB3845, HB4058, HB4125, HB4198, HB4227, HB4425
Keywords:
minors, content creation, trust account, compensation, civil action, digital content, Oklahoma statutes, foreign ownership, property rights, agricultural land, Attorney General, divestment, real estate, felony penalties, motor vehicles, towing services, combination vehicles, wrecker fees, possessory lien, landlord
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 18, 2025 - 03:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Those are determined to be China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran.
- Those are determined to be China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran. That comes from 15 CFR 791.4.
- I just, to your point about the trio or the four—China, Russia, North Korea, Iran—you have, you know,
Summary:
The Government Operations Subcommittee met and took up a long agenda of policy bills, local bills, and open government sunset review measures. The committee first heard HB 433 on administrative procedures, as amended by a strike-all that would create a five-year repromulgation process for agency rules, require review of guidance documents, add cost-benefit analysis requirements, and tighten licensing reporting. Members questioned whether the bill duplicated existing JAPC review functions and raised concerns about costs and the scope of agency authority, but the amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably 12-3.
The committee then approved HB 699, which increases penalties for certain traffic infractions when they result in a crash; CS/HB 404, a local bill updating the City of Tampa firefighters’ and police officers’ pension plan; HB 711, creating a statewide Spectrum Alert and law-enforcement training for missing children with autism; HB 4023, a local ethics-related charter change for the North Springs Improvement District; HB 583, requiring registration and disclosure for agents and organizations associated with foreign principals and foreign-supported political organizations; HB 251, recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida; and HB 749, extending medical benefits for firefighters who suffer catastrophic injuries during training. Most of these bills drew supportive testimony and were reported favorably by unanimous or near-unanimous votes.
The committee also considered several OGSR/open-records measures. PCB GOS-25-04 preserved exemptions for public safety communications system infrastructure records, PCB GOS-25-05 aligned cybersecurity-records sunset dates to October 2, 2026, and PCB GOS-25-06 narrowed exemptions for certain records held by the Department of Financial Services as receiver for insolvent insurers, making more information public. All three were reported favorably on 17-0 votes. The meeting adjourned after the final roll call.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- really appreciate some of the testifier and acknowledging the uh President Trump's illegal war in Iran
- really appreciate some of the testifier and acknowledging the uh President Trump's illegal war in Iran
- really appreciate some of the testifier and acknowledging the uh President Trump's illegal war in Iran
- really appreciate some of the testifier and acknowledging the uh President Trump's illegal war in Iran
- really appreciate some of the testifier and acknowledging the uh President Trump's illegal war in Iran
Keywords:
pesticides, wild rice, environmental protection, agriculture, water quality, pollinators, training, management plan, fertilizer research, education grants, Minnesota Agricultural Council, technology transfer, agricultural productivity, HF4372, Minnesota agriculture, meat processing, meat processing training, retention incentive grants, grant extension, project deadline extension
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- There, the legislature's own economists told us that Donald Trump's illegal war in Iran and his tariffs
- But the Republicans... told us that Donald Trump's illegal war in Iran and his tariffs, which are a tax
- It was, first, geopolitical uncertainty with the war in the Middle East, the war in Iran.
- how that goes, but I just saw today an article that we've already spent $25 billion on the war in Iran
- Geopolitical uncertainty with the war in Iran is risking oil and gas prices and inflation.