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• Donald Trump isn't Greg Abbott's constituent.
• To tell Donald Trump no.
• Grow some huevos with spicy chorizo and tell Trump no.
• You are scared of what Trump will do if you fail.
• Trump, along with Republicans, is afraid to lose the House.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Bharatiya Yoweri, President Trump will not be giving you.
• Senator, I don't believe President Trump has that as a priority.
• I mean, you've accepted President Trump...
• Senator, I will absolutely follow the lead of Secretary Kennedy and President Trump on this.
• case of the Trump attacks on scientific freedom?

Keywords: NIH funding, healthcare research, chronic diseases, scientific integrity, public trust, pandemic response

Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on various healthcare and scientific issues, with significant discussions surrounding the impact of recent administrative actions on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and its research agenda. Senators expressed concerns over funding cuts and personnel reductions, particularly the reported termination of over 1,200 NIH staff members, which could jeopardize ongoing and future research projects. The session included testimonies on the importance of supporting early-stage researchers and restoring public trust in scientific institutions following pandemic-related controversies. Additionally, the potential for future healthcare management based on diverse scientific ideas was emphasized as crucial to tackle chronic diseases effectively.

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• Cooper will help President Trump achieve the goals of reducing federal bureaucracy and ensuring that
• I also greatly appreciate the trust and honor President Trump has shown me.
• In January, President Trump... this is to you, Mr.
• In the previous Trump administration, he fired the head of the CFPB.
• She invited President Trump to come and see it.

Keywords: nominations, Scott Cooper, Eric Ulan, federal workforce, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Management and Budget, accountability, collective bargaining

Summary: The committee convened to discuss the nominations of Scott Cooper for Director of the Office of Personnel Management and Eric Ulan for Deputy Director at the Office of Management and Budget. This meeting highlighted the critical roles both positions play in managing the federal workforce, which comprises over two million civilian employees. Concerns were raised regarding the current administration's approach to federal employment, citing issues like mass firings and the undermining of collective bargaining rights. Members expressed the need for better accountability and transparency within the federal system, emphasizing the importance of attracting talented public servants.

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• criminal Putin's lies, insulting Trump and mocking Trump.
• to fight back against the Trump to fight back against the Trump administration's<02:15:56.239>
• Trump said he would drain the swamp. Trump said he would drain the swamp.
• It's a Trump quote. You can quote. It's a Trump quote.
• Thank you, President Trump.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Tomorrow, Donald Trump will have been in the office of the presidency for just 100 days.
• We know that Trump is using the case of Kilmar-Brigo-Garcia to test his own limits.
• Not Donald Trump, the law. So... ...not Donald Trump, the law.
• And the Trump administration's recent actions deporting international...
• Trump thinks he is the Supreme Court and every court in the nation. Thank you.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate convened with routine opening business, including the Pledge of Allegiance and the filing of several reports, such as the Parole Board’s 2023 annual report and a fiscal year 2025 prior-year deficiency report from the Comptroller. Those reports were ordered placed on file. The remainder of the session was devoted almost entirely to a series of brief statements by the Senate President and many senators responding to what they described as federal actions under the Trump administration, especially immigration enforcement without due process, court defiance, and broader threats to democratic norms. Senators repeatedly condemned the detention and deportation of immigrants, students, researchers, and even some U.S. citizens, citing specific Massachusetts cases including Ramesa Ozturk of Tufts, Juan Francisco Mendez, Sunua Petrova, and others. Members also raised concerns about cuts to federal funding affecting Massachusetts, including NIH and university research, asthma prevention, education, climate resilience, and veterans’ services. Several senators tied these issues to the state’s economy, higher education, health care, and immigrant communities, and many invoked Massachusetts and American history to argue for due process, the rule of law, and resistance to authoritarianism. A few policy responses were mentioned, including support for increasing funding for the Attorney General to handle lawsuits, and references to bills or proposals such as the Immigrant Legal Defense Act, the Dignity Not Deportation Act, the Safe Communities Act, and the Location Shield Act. The Senate President also referenced the chamber’s broader “Response 2025” initiative. No substantive legislation was debated or voted on during the statements themselves, aside from the adoption of an order to adjourn and the setting of the next meeting for Thursday at 11:00 a.m.

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• attention and our concern, and that is the potential dismantling of the Department of Education under the Trump
• Multiple sources from the White House have indicated that President Trump intends to sign an executive
• One thing is clear: they have made zero public attempts to dissuade Trump and his administration from
• Trump is drafting an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education.
• yep last week it was President Trump yep last week it was President Trump himself<00:20:10.679><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: Minnesota Senate Democrats held an education finance press conference focused on concerns that the Trump administration may dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and freeze or reduce federal education funding. Speakers said such actions could jeopardize Title I, special education, English learner, school meal, transportation, and other programs, and noted that federal education aid is often reimbursed after districts have already spent the money. They argued that even a 10% cut would amount to roughly $1 billion and could leave districts unable to cover costs they have already incurred. Several speakers also raised concerns about broader federal actions, including school vouchers, curriculum restrictions, and access to student and Treasury data by Elon Musk and others, warning about privacy and the possible targeting of DEI, ethnic studies, truth-and-history curriculum, and efforts to recruit and retain teachers of color. They said the instability makes it impossible for districts to plan budgets and maintain staffing, and that the harm is already being felt through frozen aid and other disruptions. The speakers criticized Republican colleagues for downplaying the threat and said Republicans were inconsistent because they had recently highlighted teacher shortages and school infrastructure needs while now minimizing potential cuts. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the press conference; the event was a call for public pressure on Republican lawmakers to oppose the federal changes and protect Minnesota schools and students.

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• criminal Putin lies, insulting Trump, and mocking Trump as we now see war criminal Putin is entering
• > earnings<02:08:24.400> for first Trump year, real earnings for first Trump year, real
• > is terrorism continues, Trump is terrorism continues, Trump is reinstituting<02:08:48.480>
• c> as<02:08:54.960> we insulting Trump, and mocking Trump as we insulting Trump, and mocking
• Going to talk about Donald Trump and how everybody hates Donald Trump on the other side of the aisle.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• colleagues want to give the Trump colleagues want to give the Trump administration<00:10:05.839>
• , signed by Donald Trump.
• , secure that will go to Donald Trump, secure that will go to Donald Trump, signed<01:11:36.239><
• through the Trump hotels or the Trump through the Trump hotels or the Trump golf<07:12:06.718>
• The Trump Fourth Amendment.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Trump and congressional Donald Trump and congressional Republicans<00:09:09.440> are<00:09:09.680
• :10.640> is Instead, the Trump administration is Instead, the Trump administration is dismantling
• > his<00:26:00.720> own President Trump even fired his own President Trump even fired his
• time to call for the Trump time to call for the Trump administration<01:05:37.599> to<01:
• And that's what the one big Trump.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• With President Trump. President Trump in the office and Ms.
• Further, President Trump has talked about abolishing the Department of Education.
• And certainly President Trump understands that we'll be working with Congress.
• He stood right next to Trump and made that very clear.
• Do you know if President Trump shares that sentiment?

Keywords: educational reform, federal grants, bureaucracy, wealth disparity, public testimony

Summary: The committee meeting engaged in discussions focused primarily on educational reform, the influence of federal grants on local education systems, and the growing disparities in wealth and access to quality education. Members expressed concerns about the bureaucracy surrounding federal funding that hampers schools' ability to obtain necessary resources for improvement. Several members highlighted personal anecdotes from constituents, emphasizing the urgent need for reform to help students succeed in both K-12 and higher education environments. The meeting included public testimonies that provided insights into various community perspectives on these pressing issues.

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• Briggs served as the Acting Associate Administrator during the first Trump administration and worked
• During the prior Trump administration, he's served as chief economist for the White House Council of
• I am grateful to President Trump for offering me the opportunity to again serve America's 34 million
• Considering the relief that President Trump just delivered on that, maybe it wasn't necessary.
• President Trump does not tolerate two-tiered systems.

Keywords: SBA, small business, nominations, Bill Briggs, Casey Mulligan, regulations, capital access, public support

Summary: The Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship convened to consider the nominations of Bill Briggs for Deputy Administrator of the SBA and Dr. Casey Mulligan for Chief Counsel for Advocacy. The discussions highlighted the critical role of the SBA in promoting small businesses, with emphasis on overcoming challenges posed by excessive regulations and the need for improved access to capital. Several committee members expressed their concerns over recent layoffs within the SBA and the closure of district offices, which they believe undermine support for small businesses across the nation. The committee meeting saw extensive dialogue about the implications of regulations on small business operations and how the nominees plan to address these issues if confirmed. Public support for the nominees was acknowledged through letters from various stakeholders who advocate for small business interests.

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• Trump as the 47th President of the United States.
• And whereas, President-elect Trump has been inaugurated, will be inaugurated...
• Four, I choose to stand with President Trump and local law enforcement.
• The best way to do that is to follow the leadership of President Trump.
• For my part, I trust President Trump, and I trust Florida law enforcement.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• <00:18:24.400> and different this year president Trump and different this year president Trump
• <02:08:45.040> has missiles by President Donald Trump has missiles by President Donald Trump
• <02:47:10.560> Administration change the first Trump Administration change the first Trump
• Trump and Elon Elon Musk they wrote I Trump and Elon Elon Musk they wrote I Was<07:01:22.160> A
• <07:28:51.360> knows evil empire but Donald Trump knows evil empire but Donald Trump knows

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And unsurprisingly, President Trump is attacking its federal funding, too.
• funding, Trump is attacking its federal funding, too. too. too.
• Now, Trump and his Republican allies want us to believe that we need to choose.
• Now, Trump and his Republican allies want us to believe that we need to choose.
• choice because right now we see Trump choice because right now we see Trump and<00:15:25.120>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Sen. Erin Maye Quade, Rep. Esther Abad, and other Minnesota DFL legislators held a press event focused on responding to Trump administration and federal Republican actions that they said threaten health care, education, housing, public health, and other state services. Speakers argued Minnesota must not make “false trade-offs” between core services and should instead protect programs like Medicaid, school funding, disability services, nutrition, and public health by raising additional revenue and closing tax breaks for wealthy individuals and corporations. Rep. Abad and others outlined possible revenue options, including a fifth-tier income tax, a corporate rate match, closing tax exemptions for luxury items and second homes, a social media tax, and ending data center tax exemptions. They said these measures would not fully replace possible federal cuts, but could help mitigate harm and preserve services. Several speakers also criticized Republican opposition to tax increases and said the state should ask wealthy taxpayers and corporations to contribute more. Testimony from Olivia Dylan, a laid-off Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist, described the impact of federal public health funding cuts and MDH layoffs on outbreak response, nursing home support, lab work, and tribal public health. Sean Leaden of SEIU Local 284 described low pay and staffing shortages among hourly school workers and said underfunding has hurt students and employees. Sen. Doran Clark and Rep. Emma Greenman framed the issue as both a budget and democracy question, arguing that federal cuts and attacks on public programs undermine self-governance and community well-being. In response to questions, speakers said Minnesota cannot fully backfill expected federal Medicaid losses, but can use state tools to reduce harm and should press Republicans to identify what services they would cut instead.

Transcript Highlights:

• President Trump may roll back certain tariffs affecting automakers, an announcement could come as he
• Donald Trump has left our workers and businesses in limbo.
• Donald Trump has done irreparable damage to the American economy, and our status as a trusted global
• Donald Trump has pushed the Commerce Department front and center to the trade and tariff debate.
• In short, Donald Donald Trump has nominated Mr.

Keywords: nominations, William Kimmett, Kenneth Keyes, Commerce Department, Tax Policy, economic agenda, trade, tax cuts, public testimony

Summary: This meeting of the committee was centered around the consideration of nominations for two key positions: William Kimmett as Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and Kenneth Keyes as Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Treasury Department. Members were given the opportunity to provide remarks on the nominees, with discussions revealing contrasting views on their potential impact on U.S. economic policy. While some members expressed support for the nominees, highlighting their qualifications and expertise, others voiced strong opposition, arguing that their confirmation would further a harmful economic agenda that favors billionaires over average Americans. Senator Wyden, the ranking member, emphasized concerns about trade chaos and the detrimental effects on workers and businesses across the country.

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• There were others focused on this, not President Trump.
• It will enable us to do what President Trump asked us to do.
• President Trump is asking us for more law enforcement.
• This bill makes President Trump fight illegal immigration.
• Trump is asking for help to fight against, detain, and remove criminal illegals.

Bills: SJR2, SB4, SJR36, SJR2, SB4, SJR1, SJR5, SB9, SB40, SJR2, SB4, SR98, SJR40, SJR41, SJR42, SJR43, SJR44, SJR45, SJR46, SJR47, SCR13, SB6, SB13, SB21, SB826, SB827, SB828, SB829, SB830, SB831, SB832, SB833, SB834, SB835, SB836, SB837, SB838, SB839, SB840, SB841, SB842, SB843, SB844, SB845, SB846, SB847, SB848, SB849, SB850, SB851, SB853, SB854, SB855, SB856, SB857, SB858, SB859, SB860, SB861, SB862, SB863, SB864, SB865, SB866, SB867, SB868, SB869, SB870, SB871, SB872, SB873, SB874, SB875, SB876, SB877, SB878, SB879, SB880, SB881, SB882, SB883, SB884, SB885, SB886, SB887, SB888, SB889, SB890, SB891, SB892, SB893, SB894, SB895, SB896, SB897, SB898, SB899, SB900, SB901, SB902, SB903, SB904, SB905, SB906, SB907, SB908, SB909, SB910, SB911, SB912, SB913, SB914, SB915, SB916, SB917, SB918, SB919, SB920, SB921, SB922, SB923, SB924, SB925, SB926, SB927, SB928, SB929, SB930, SB931, SB932, SB933, SB934, SB935, SB936, SB937, SB938, SB939, SB940, SB941, SB942, SB943, SB944, SB945, SB946, SB947, SB948, SB949, SB950, SB951, SB952, SB953, SB954, SB955, SB956, SB957, SB958, SB959, SB960, SB961, SB962, SB963, SB964, SB965, SB966, SB967, SB968, SB969, SB970, SB971, SB972, SB973, SB974, SB975, SB976, SB977, SB978, SB979, SB980, SB981, SB982, SB983, SB984, SB985, SB986, SB987, SB988, SB989, SB990, SB991, SB992, SB993, SB994, SB995, SB996, SB997, SB998, SB999, SB1000, SJR40, SJR41, SJR42, SJR43, SJR44, SJR45, SJR46, SJR47, SCR13, SB6, SB13, SB21, SB826, SB827, SB828, SB829, SB830, SB831, SB832, SB833, SB834, SB835, SB836, SB837, SB838, SB839, SB840, SB841, SB842, SB843, SB844, SB845, SB846, SB847, SB848, SB849, SB850, SB851, SB853, SB854, SB855, SB856, SB857, SB858, SB859, SB860, SB861, SB862, SB863, SB864, SB865, SB866, SB867, SB868, SB869, SB870, SB871, SB872, SB873, SB874, SB875, SB876, SB877, SB878, SB879, SB880, SB881, SB882, SB883, SB884, SB885, SB886, SB887, SB888, SB889, SB890, SB891, SB892, SB893, SB894, SB895, SB896, SB897, SB898, SB899, SB900, SB901, SB902, SB903, SB904, SB905, SB906, SB907, SB908, SB909, SB910, SB911, SB912, SB913, SB914, SB915, SB916, SB917, SB918, SB919, SB920, SB921, SB922, SB923, SB924, SB925, SB926, SB927, SB928, SB929, SB930, SB931, SB932, SB933, SB934, SB935, SB936, SB937, SB938, SB939, SB940, SB941, SB942, SB943, SB944, SB945, SB946, SB947, SB948, SB949, SB950, SB951, SB952, SB953, SB954, SB955, SB956, SB957, SB958, SB959, SB960, SB961, SB962, SB963, SB964, SB965, SB966, SB967, SB968, SB969, SB970, SB971, SB972, SB973, SB974, SB975, SB976, SB977, SB978, SB979, SB980, SB981, SB982, SB983, SB984, SB985, SB986, SB987, SB988, SB989, SB990, SB991, SB992, SB993, SB994, SB995, SB996, SB997, SB998, SB999, SB1000

Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means

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• This is President Trump in this fight.
• Trump has proposed slashing gut it.
• The Trump administration is repaid.
• the other actions the Trump the other actions the Trump administration<00:35:12.320> has<
• <00:48:05.400> administration's the Trump administration's the Trump administration's agenda

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• <00:26:55.840> up not take land for some trumped up not take land for some trumped up reason
• <00:39:46.240> media hardly a left-wing anti-Trump media hardly a left-wing anti-Trump media
• criminal Putin lies, insulting Trump and mocking Trump as Putin supports Kumani, murdering innocent
• criminal Putin lies, insulting Trump and mocking Trump as Putin supports Kumani, murdering innocent
• > as insulting Trump and mocking Trump as insulting Trump and mocking Trump as Putin<02:08:05.360

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Trump is terrorism continues.
• Trump and this terrible Trump economy.
• what is Trump increasing the budget for? what is Trump increasing the budget for?
• Trump started a cruel, priorities.
• Not the Trump family.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• And this amazing transformation occurred merely a few days after President Trump took office.
• This occurred because illegal border crossers knew that President Trump is serious about apprehending
• It could be a president who supports border security, but not with the same force as President Trump,
• And this amazing transformation occurred merely a few days after President Trump took office.
• Trump, or it could be a president who facilitates illegal crossing as we had under President Biden.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Arizona Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the 4-H pledge led by Yuma County 4-H Ambassadors, followed by guest introductions and several recognitions. The chamber observed World Hearing Day with a proclamation honoring hearing health awareness and access to care, and also recognized the 100th anniversary of Sandy Corps VFW Post 1433 in Glendale. The Doctor of the Day was introduced, and additional guests included mobile food vendors who were present in connection with a discussion about food truck licensing remaining a city matter. The Senate then took up a series of third-reading bills, most of them transportation appropriations. SB 1062, 1063, 1064, 1154, 1204, 1207, 1245, 1250, 1455, and 1457 all passed, with members debating whether transportation funding should come from the general fund or the HURF fund, and several senators speaking in support of specific road projects in their districts or for tribal communities. SB 1461 also passed with broad support; it would fund an AHCCCS allied health care workforce pipeline, and supporters described it as a practical response to health care worker shortages. SB 1798 passed with bipartisan support to increase FAFSA awareness and support for students and families. The Senate also passed SB 1065, creating funding for hyperbaric oxygen therapy for military veterans, despite concerns from opponents about unproven claims for other conditions. SB 1088, 1156, and 1157 passed after extended debate over immigration enforcement, border security, and whether the appropriations were requested or necessary; supporters framed them as reimbursements or security measures, while opponents argued they targeted immigrant communities and duplicated federal responsibilities. SB 1019, which would have amended bottled water system law related to fluoridation, failed on a 14-11 vote after a lengthy debate over public health, informed consent, and fluoride safety. The Senate also announced committee meetings for the following Monday, withdrew HB 2110 from one committee and referred it to another, and then adjourned until Monday, March 23, 2026.