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Ban the Trades? Bipartisan Stock Crackdown on Congress Gains Steam Amid Ethics Scandals
Public support for the ban remains high, but concerns persist among lawmakers about congressional salaries and the practical details of enforcement.
Public support for the ban remains high, but concerns persist among lawmakers about congressional salaries and the practical details of enforcement.
Florida accounted for 21% of all foreign-bought homes, maintaining its top spot for the 15th straight year.
In a more personal touch, lawmakers were gifted signed memorabilia and Oval Office photo opportunities in an effort to solidify their support.
The Senate’s revisions—boosting the debt ceiling raise to $5 trillion, softening work requirements for Medicaid, and removing provisions for state and local tax (SALT) deductions
House Republicans' tax and spending cuts package failed in the Budget Committee, facing opposition from conservative lawmakers and all Democrats, delaying a full House vote.
Key provisions included enhanced tax deductions, funding for Trump’s deportation agenda, and significant cuts to health care and food assistance programs through work requirements.
President Trump urges swift passage of the bill, emphasizing its importance for economic stability, while House conservatives push back against the Senate’s proposed $4 billion in cuts.
The Senate’s plan includes $4 billion in cuts over a decade, far less than the $1.5 trillion outlined in the House’s original budget, raising fears of increased deficits.