Senate Advances Stock Trading Ban Amid Political Tensions

Senator Josh Hawley and Democrats in the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs advanced a bill that would ban members of Congress from buying, selling, or owning individual stocks, with some Republicans opposing the measure. The legislation aims to increase ethical standards and transparency among lawmakers, requiring them to sell their stocks within 180 days and submit annual compliance certifications. The bill has garnered mixed reactions, including support from Nancy Pelosi and criticism from President Trump.