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Democrats push to ban congressional stock trading amid tariff-triggered market scandal

Lawmakers intensify calls to outlaw stock trades by members of Congress following Trump’s tariff reversal and suspicious GOP investments.

Trump’s tariff chaos triggers global backlash, economic turmoil, and growing revolt...

Critics say president’s abrupt reversal on sweeping tariffs shows lack of coherent strategy and deepens damage to workers, consumers, and U.S. global standing.

Congressional stock trading: Ethical dilemmas and the push for reform

Unveiling the profitable pursuits of Congress: a deep dive into lawmakers' stock market triumphs and the ethical quandaries they pose.

Elizabeth Warren urges SEC to investigate Trump administration for insider trading

"I want the SEC & CFTC to investigate this textbook case of insider trading.”

Former NY Congressman sentenced to prison for insider trading

Former Rep. Chris Collins was sentenced Friday to 26 months in prison after pleading guilty to insider trading and lying to federal investigators.

Former Equifax manager sentenced to home confinement for insider trading

“The integrity of the stock markets and the confidence of investors are impaired by those who use nonpublic information for personal gain.”

New York Congressman arrested for insider trading

If convicted, Chris Collins and his son could each face a maximum sentence of 150 years in federal prison.

Former Equifax executive charged with insider trading

Jun Ying reaped proceeds of nearly $1 million.

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The MAGA Movement is Jonestown writ large

The reversion to primitivism bears a striking resemblance to the rise of the MAGA movement.

Trump EPA rolls back protections from toxic forever chemicals in drinking water

Amid pressure from chemical and utility industries, the Trump administration weakens key PFAS drinking water regulations—exposing millions to cancer-linked toxins.

GOP tax cuts for the rich advance as Republicans push record-breaking Medicaid and SNAP...

As House Republicans approve tax breaks for the wealthy, they simultaneously move to gut Medicaid and food assistance, rejecting all amendments to protect vulnerable Americans.

The Trump effect on elections globally

But with the recent election results in Canada and Australia, it’s possible to see the limits of Trump’s influence and the signs of a swing back to some semblance of normalcy.

The Trump administration leaned on African countries. The goal: Get business for Elon Musk.

Senior State Department officials in both Washington and Gambia have coordinated with Starlink executives to coax, lobby and browbeat at least seven Gambian government ministers to help Musk, records and interviews show.