Joe Morelle

The House passed a stock trading bill prohibiting members of Congress from purchasing individual stocks, but the legislation exempts the president and allows lawmakers to retain existing stock holdings. Critics argue the bill fails to address conflicts of interest, while supporters call it a significant step toward restricting insider trading.

The House passed a ban on lawmaker stock trading in a 232-198 vote, but the Senate is unlikely to act soon. Democrats criticized the GOP-led proposal for excluding the executive branch and allowing existing investments, while only a small group of House Democrats supported the legislation after it was linked to President Donald Trump’s SAVE Act.

The House passed a bill prohibiting members of Congress from purchasing individual stocks, allowing retention of existing holdings but requiring public notice before selling. The legislation includes exemptions for the president and certain investments, and faces criticism for not addressing conflicts of interest fully. The bill also incorporates a voter identification requirement, sparking bipartisan opposition.

President Donald Trump dismissed two members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, leaving it without any members as the 2026 midterm elections approach. The commission, established in 2002 to help states ensure credible voting systems, has been criticized for its dismantling, which activists argue undermines election integrity. The White House defended the move as part of efforts to safeguard elections from fraud.

President Donald Trump dismissed two members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, leading to its dissolution, a move seen as part of broader efforts to influence election procedures. The commission, established in 2002 to support state election systems, now has no members, with remaining Republican members resigning or leaving. Democrats and voting rights advocates criticize the action as an attempt to politicize elections ahead of midterms.

President Donald Trump's dismissal of two members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) has left the board without any members, raising concerns about efforts to influence upcoming midterm elections. Critics argue the move, along with Trump's push for voter ID requirements and restrictions on mail-in voting, aims to politicize election procedures. The EAC was established in 2002 following issues in the 2000 presidential election.

President Donald Trump dismissed two members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, leading to its dissolution ahead of the midterms. Activists view this as part of Trump's efforts to influence election procedures, including promoting voter ID requirements and restricting mail-in voting.

President Trump dismissed two members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), leaving it without any members. Critics argue this action aims to politicize elections and influence the 2022 midterms, with the White House denying such intentions and emphasizing a commitment to fair elections.

House Republicans advanced a bill to prohibit lawmakers and their families from trading on Washington-focused prediction markets. Democrats criticized the bill for loopholes, while Republicans defended it as a step to restore trust in Congress by curbing insider trading risks.

House Republicans aim to restrict prediction market trading, but Democrats oppose the effort, seeking to pass a stronger ban next year if they gain control. Rep. Bryan Steil proposed amending stock trading legislation to include prediction market restrictions, but Democratic pushback may block the package. A Democrat, Rep. Joe Morelle, stated support could be possible if the bill addresses stock trading comprehensively.

House Democrats plan to introduce legislation regulating the use of AI in political ads if they retake power next year. The move comes after AI-generated ads were used in the 2026 midterms to push negative campaigning. Rep. Joe Morelle is leading the effort to regulate AI use on the campaign trail.