Congress

A bill to ban members of Congress from buying and selling stocks and options has been proposed once again and saw support from Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and President Donald Trump. Here's what Benzinga readers had to say about Congress trading and whether a ban should be put in place. What...

The Senate has passed a bill aimed at removing federal taxes on tips, marking a key victory for President Donald Trump and his administration’s agenda. What Happened: The Senate approved a bill on Tuesday that aims to remove federal taxes on tips, as reported by The Hill. This...

The trading activity of members of Congress has drawn increased attention from retail traders. Some disclosed trades resulted in huge profits, potential conflicts of interest, and red flags. One new member of Congress found out that trading stocks while in office might not be as easy as everyone...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has been actively buying stocks in 2025 and is back with more than a dozen more trades less than two weeks after her last disclosure. Here's the latest transactions made by the congresswoman in May. What Happened: Greene ranks 24th among the best-performing...

A ban on buying and selling stocks and options by members of Congress continues to heat up with a new bill proposed and several notable figures, including President Donald Trump, supporting the effort. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) is also in favor of a ban according to recent comments...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has been actively buying stocks in 2025, including transactions that may have been perfectly timed during a market dip. Here's the latest transactions made by the congresswoman in early May. What Happened: Greene was ranked as the 24th best-performing member of...

Donald Trump and the Republicans won control of the presidency, the House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2024 election. With Republican control, an extension of the 2017 tax bill was expected to be a priority, but it is moving slowly. What Happened: Many Americans want to know what the...

A bill that could ban members of Congress from buying and selling stocks and other financial assets is being reintroduced years after it made limited progress. Here's what investors should know about the "PELOSI" act. What Happened: Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), who does not buy and sell stocks...

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has used the recent tariff-driven market swings to renew her push for a ban on congressional stock trading, highlighting the risk of insider trading when lawmakers or administration officials have access to sensitive, market-moving information.  What To...

A senator who bought shares of a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF before President Donald Trump announced an Executive Order to establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserves has added more shares to his portfolio, bringing his total bet on Bitcoin up to the $375,000 to the $850,000 range since February. What...

President Donald Trump has been sued by 12 states over his "unconstitutional" new tariffs on foreign imports. Filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade, the lawsuit argues that Trump surpassed his authority by instituting tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)....

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has once again called on Congress to act decisively to halt what she describes as economic instability driven by President Donald Trump's erratic tariff policies, outlining a legislative path to rein in his authority. What Happened: Over the weekend, Warren posted...

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump presented his latest round of tariffs as a political boost for the GOP leading up to the 2026 midterms. What Happened: Speaking at a Republican fundraising event in Washington, he insisted they would solidify his party's position on the House, according to a...

Former Facebook executive turned whistleblower says Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has been blocking her from speaking with lawmakers about explosive allegations involving the company's ties to China, harm to teen users, and workplace misconduct. What Happened: Sarah Wynn-Williams, who spent six...

Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) responded to Elon Musk‘s disparaging remarks by ditching his Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) car and choosing to drive something that's not from the electric vehicle sector. What Happened: Musk recently called Kelly a traitor for visiting Ukraine. Kelly, a well-known...