Investigative Journalism in the Public Interest

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sold stock in almost three dozen companies two days before President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on foreign imports, leading to questions of insider trading. ProPublica investigates the timing of the sales and potential conflicts of interest.

Proposed Legislation to Ban Congressional Stock Trading

Rep. Mark Alford proposed the PELOSI Act to ban congressional stock trading due to suspicions of insider trading. The bill would bar lawmakers and their spouses from owning individual stocks but allow investments in diversified mutual funds, ETFs, or US Treasury bonds. Violators would have to return gains and face fines. President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson support the idea.

Legislation to Ban Congressional Stock Trading

Rep. Mark Alford is introducing legislation to ban congressional stock trading, following Sen. Josh Hawley's 'PELOSI Act'. President Donald Trump has endorsed the ban. Democrats in the House also support the proposal.

PELOSI Act to Stop Insider Trading by Members of Congress

Sen. Josh Hawley has reintroduced the PELOSI Act to ban members of Congress and their family members from trading or holding stocks to prevent insider trading. The bill promotes transparency and prohibits trading individual stocks, with strict disclosure requirements and penalties for violators.

Congressional Insider Trading and Sen. Josh Hawley's PELOSI Act

Sen. Josh Hawley is demanding a vote on his bill, the PELOSI Act, to stop members of Congress from enriching themselves through insider trading. The bill aims to ban members from owning or trading individual stocks and promote transparency.

Legislation to Ban Congressional Stock Trading

Sen. Josh Hawley reintroduced the PELOSI Act, which would ban members of Congress and their family members from trading or holding stocks. The bill aims to prevent conflicts of interest and restore trust in the legislative body.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder and DOJ Investigation

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was murdered, and top executives at the company were under investigation by the DOJ for alleged insider trading and monopolistic practices. The DOJ filed lawsuits to block a $3.3 billion acquisition, citing concerns for patients. The company also faced a hacking scandal. Thompson's murder was a targeted attack, and the killer fled on an E-City bike. The article ends with a promotion for a Christian tech thriller directed by Paul Roland Bois.

Multinational Prisoner Swap and Insider Trading Scandal

The White House announced a massive multinational prisoner swap involving the release of high-profile Americans held in Russia, including a Wall Street Journal reporter. The swap also included a Russian entrepreneur involved in insider trading. CNBC has been working on a documentary about the entrepreneur's rise and fall, revealing his illegal activities in hacking and insider trading on Wall Street.

Elon Musk's Alleged Insider Trading at Tesla

A shareholder is suing Elon Musk for allegedly selling Tesla stock based on nonpublic information about missed production and delivery targets, breaching his fiduciary duties. This comes amid ongoing legal disputes over Musk's stock purchases and disclosures.

Comedian Jon Stewart Mocks Rep. Nancy Pelosi for Alleged Insider Trading

Comedian Jon Stewart mocked Rep. Nancy Pelosi for allegedly using inside information for personal financial gain, citing the corruption trial of Sen. Robert Menendez. Stewart criticized Congress for allowing members to trade stocks and avoid prosecution.

Insider Trading Case Involving Trump Media Merger

Investor convicted of insider trading in stock of shell company ahead of its merger with Trump Media, involving former President Donald Trump's company. Co-defendants pleaded guilty. Investor made a small profit while co-defendants earned millions. Trump Media's auditor charged with massive fraud. Breaking news, trial ongoing.