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Josh Brolin disclosed on the 'This Past Weekend' podcast that he worked as a full-time stock trader for nearly five years during a career slump. He stated that his trading income exceeded his acting earnings from the previous 20 years, noting that his 2007 role in 'No Country for Old Men' was the turning point that re-established his industry standing.
The U.S. Senate failed to advance the Stop Insider Trading Act on September 30, 2026, with the measure falling 53-47, seven votes short of the 60 needed to overcome a filibuster. The bill, which passed the House in July, would have prohibited members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from purchasing individual stocks. However, it included a provision requiring photo identification for all voters, including those casting mail ballots. Every Democratic and independent senator voted against the measure. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer accused Republicans of attaching the voter ID requirement as a 'poison pill' to ensure the bill’s failure, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune defended the package as a common-sense reform. The vote occurred five weeks before the November midterm elections, as the Senate prepared to recess for the campaign season. Democrats argued the stock trading restrictions were insufficient because they allowed lawmakers to retain existing holdings and did not apply to the president or vice president. Republicans countered that Democrats prioritized political messaging over accountability, noting that the House had passed the measure with bipartisan support. The failure marks the latest in a series of unsuccessful attempts to pass federal voting restrictions and stock trading bans during the current congressional session.
Senate Democrats blocked the Stop Insider Trading Act on Wednesday, preventing a House-passed bill from advancing. The measure, which would have banned members of Congress from buying individual stocks, failed 53-47, falling short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster. Every Democratic and independent senator voted against the legislation. The bill also included a voter identification requirement, which Democrats labeled a 'poison pill.' This vote was the final major action before the Senate adjourned for the midterm election campaign period.
Senate Democrats blocked the Stop Insider Trading Act on Wednesday, preventing a House-passed measure from advancing. The bill, which would restrict lawmakers from buying new stocks, failed 53-47, falling short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster. Democrats opposed the measure as insufficient and objected to a bundled voter ID provision, while Republicans argued the vote was a strategic obstruction ahead of the November midterms.
Senate Democrats blocked the Stop Insider Trading Act on Wednesday, preventing a House-passed bill from advancing. The measure, which would have banned members of Congress from buying individual stocks, failed 53-47, falling short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster. Every Democratic and independent senator voted against the legislation. The bill also included a voter identification requirement, which Democrats labeled a 'poison pill.' This vote was the final major action before the Senate adjourned for the midterm election campaign period.
Senate Democrats defeated two Republican-led bills on Wednesday, blocking the Ratepayer Protection Act and the Stop Insider Trading Act. Both measures failed to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to overcome the filibuster, with the data center bill failing 57-43 and the stock trading bill failing 53-47. Democrats argued the proposals were insufficient or contained controversial rider provisions, while Republicans accused Democrats of obstructing popular reforms to gain political advantage ahead of the November midterms. The Senate is set to recess immediately following these votes.
President Trump's July financial disclosure reveals over 1,100 trades totaling up to $270 million, including purchases and sales of SpaceX stock. The White House maintains the portfolio is managed by independent third parties, while critics highlight potential conflicts of interest with federal contracts.
President Donald Trump disclosed 1,156 securities transactions in July, totaling between $79 million and $270 million. The trades included significant sales of Microsoft and Amazon, as well as purchases in AI and defense firms. The White House maintains these are managed by independent third parties, though critics note the volume exceeds all of Congress combined.
President Donald Trump disclosed 1,156 securities transactions in July, totaling between $79 million and $270 million. The trades involved major technology, defense, and oil companies, with the largest sales being Microsoft and Amazon shares. Critics argue the volume and timing of these trades raise conflict-of-interest concerns, while the White House maintains the portfolio is managed by independent third parties.
President Donald Trump disclosed 1,156 securities transactions in July, totaling between $79 million and $270 million. The largest moves involved sales of Microsoft and Amazon stock, each valued between $5 million and $25 million, on July 20. While the White House asserts these trades are managed by independent third parties, critics highlight the volume and potential conflicts with federal contracts.
President Donald Trump disclosed 1,156 securities transactions in July, totaling between $79 million and $270 million. The largest moves involved sales of Microsoft and Amazon stock, each valued between $5 million and $25 million, on July 20. The White House maintains these trades are managed by independent third parties, though critics note the volume and potential conflicts with federal contracts.
President Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosure reveals 1,156 securities transactions in July, totaling between $79 million and $270 million. The largest moves involved sales of Microsoft and Amazon stock, each valued between $5 million and $25 million, on July 20. While the White House asserts these trades are managed by independent third parties, critics highlight the volume and potential conflicts with federal contracts.
President Donald Trump disclosed 1,156 securities transactions in July, totaling between $79 million and $270 million. The largest moves were sales of Microsoft and Amazon shares, each valued between $5 million and $25 million. The filing highlights continued heavy trading in tech and defense sectors, despite White House claims that the portfolio is managed by independent third parties without presidential input.
Bloomberg reports that President Donald Trump executed nearly 28,700 stock trades in 17 months, exceeding the combined total of all 535 members of Congress. This figure, which translates to roughly 60 trades daily, has drawn sharp criticism from media figures who highlight the contradiction between Trump's support for a congressional trading ban and his own financial activity.
Bloom Energy shares surged 52% following its inclusion in the S&P 500, validating a significant purchase made by Nancy Pelosi’s household in July. The stock rose from approximately $167 to over $252 as index funds accumulated shares. While the move highlights the financial success of the trade, it also reignites debates regarding the transparency and potential conflicts of interest associated with congressional stock trading.