Josh Riley

The House may vote soon on the Stop Insider Trading Act, a proposal to restrict lawmaker stock-trading that passed the House Administration Committee on a party-line vote. While some Democrats support the bill, most argue it does not require divesting existing stocks, unlike a competing proposal. The Senate is unlikely to take up the legislation even if the House passes it.

Peter Oberacker, a Trump-backed Republican, won the GOP primary in New York’s 19th district, securing the nomination to challenge incumbent Rep. Josh Riley, D-N.Y., in the November general election. The district, a target for Republicans aiming to maintain House control, last elected a Republican in 2022. Oberacker, with a food business background, focuses on rural agriculture and energy cost issues.

Peter Oberacker, a Trump-backed New York state senator, secured the GOP nomination to challenge incumbent Rep. Josh Riley in the 19th Congressional District. The district is a key target for Republicans aiming to maintain House control.