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Two senators bought bonds in states they represent: "Conflict of interest"

Two senators bought bonds in states they represent: "Conflict of interest"

Since January, Markwayne Mullin and Mark Warner have both purchased a series of bonds in Oklahoma and Virginia.

By Kate Plummer On 2/20/24 at 12:46 PM EST

Donald Trump may be facing another Russia-linked scandal

Donald Trump may be facing another Russia-linked scandal

A man who is reportedly the nephew of a former top Russian official has been named in documents relating to insider trading involving Trump's media firm.

By Aliss Higham On 1/25/24 at 12:07 PM EST

US just gained a new bargaining chip for negotiations with Putin

US just gained a new bargaining chip for negotiations with Putin

Vladislav Klyushin, a Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin, was sentenced on Thursday to nine years in prison.

By Isabel van Brugen On 9/8/23 at 11:59 AM EDT

Pelosi's Trading Ban Could Force Husband to Sell at Least $10M in Stocks

Pelosi's Trading Ban Could Force Husband to Sell at Least $10M in Stocks

The push for lawmakers to divest from the market would affect their spouses who have invested in the stick market.

By Alex J. Rouhandeh On 2/9/22 at 3:47 PM EST

Trump Says Pelosi Shouldn't Trade Stocks, as Biden Leaves It up to Congress

Trump Says Pelosi Shouldn't Trade Stocks, as Biden Leaves It up to Congress

Pelosi defended congressional stock trading, stating that the U.S. is a "a free-market economy" and that lawmakers "should be able to participate in that."

By Natalie Colarossi On 1/20/22 at 11:54 AM EST

Russian Vladislav Klyushin Extradited to U.S. on Insider Trading Charges

Russian Vladislav Klyushin Extradited to U.S. on Insider Trading Charges

Klyushin, who has ties to the Kremlin, was accompanied by U.S. police officers on a flight from Switzerland to the U.S.

By Khaleda Rahman On 12/19/21 at 8:08 AM EST

More Republican Senators Trade in the Stock Market Than Democrats

More Republican Senators Trade in the Stock Market Than Democrats

Newsweek analyzed the periodic transaction reports of all senators and formed a list of Republican and Democrat lawmakers who have traded over the past year.

By Alex J. Rouhandeh On 12/16/21 at 2:00 PM EST

Loophole Allowing for Insider Trading in the Crosshairs After SEC Proposal

Loophole Allowing for Insider Trading in the Crosshairs After SEC Proposal

Under the new proposal, executives will have to disclose their predetermined trading plans and any modifications made to them.

By Alex J. Rouhandeh On 12/15/21 at 5:02 PM EST

AOC Says It's 'Absolutely Wild' Members of Congress Can Buy and Sell Stocks

AOC Says It's 'Absolutely Wild' Members of Congress Can Buy and Sell Stocks

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made the comment after Senator Rand Paul revealed his wife bought stock in Gilead Sciences in a disclosure filed 16 months late.

By Khaleda Rahman On 8/12/21 at 10:38 AM EDT

Lincoln Project Calls GOP Senator David Perdue 'Chicken' Over Ad

Lincoln Project Calls GOP Senator David Perdue 'Chicken' Over Ad

Perdue was investigated for potential insider trading after investing hundreds of thousands in a pharmaceutical company and producer of personal protective equipment following a January 24 closed Senate briefing on the coronavirus epidemic.

By Daniel Villarreal On 12/1/20 at 7:11 PM EST

Georgia GOP Senator Posts Wrestling Meme of Trump Beating Up Coronavirus

Georgia GOP Senator Posts Wrestling Meme of Trump Beating Up Coronavirus

Loeffler remarked "COVID stood NO chance against @realDonaldTrump!" on the WWE tweet showing Trump appearing to fight the novel coronavirus that has killed over 7,100 Georgians.

By Benjamin Fearnow On 10/6/20 at 8:50 AM EDT

Why Greed Is Good for Business — Even During a Pandemic!

Why Greed Is Good for Business — Even During a Pandemic!

Bailout bill talks continue; businesses take advantage of the pandemic; and the Blue Invasion of the South.

By Hank Gilman On 8/9/20 at 7:00 AM EDT

Georgia GOP Senator Kelly Loeffler spends millions after -40% polling

Georgia GOP Senator Kelly Loeffler spends millions after -40% polling

The new ads from the sitting senator fight allegations that she and her husband profited off of insider trading just before the coronavirus epidemic hit the stock market.

By Daniel Villarreal On 5/4/20 at 5:48 PM EDT

AOC to Co-Sponsor Bill Banning Stock Trading by Members of Congress

AOC to Co-Sponsor Bill Banning Stock Trading by Members of Congress

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) and Rep. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) also plan to co-sponsor the bill, which comes in the wake of allegations that multiple senators profited off the COVID-19 pandemic by selling their stocks after attending closed-door briefings shortly before markets crashed.

By Aila Slisco On 3/23/20 at 6:41 PM EDT

GOP Senator Kelly Loeffler Denies Any Knowledge of Insider Stock Trading

GOP Senator Kelly Loeffler Denies Any Knowledge of Insider Stock Trading

The senator insisted she had nothing to do with February stock trades--which included the selling of several that were "hammered" in the stock market due to coronavirus concerns.

By Benjamin Fearnow On 3/21/20 at 11:12 AM EDT

What is the STOCK Act? U.S. Senators Accused of Insider Trading

What is the STOCK Act? U.S. Senators Accused of Insider Trading

In response to the news, some have called for an outright prohibition on stock ownership by members of Congress.

By Asher Stockler On 3/20/20 at 1:56 PM EDT

Tucker Carlson Calls on Senator Burr to Resign Over Stock Dumping Reports

Tucker Carlson Calls on Senator Burr to Resign Over Stock Dumping Reports

"Now, maybe there's an honest explanation for what [Burr] did," Carlson said. "If there is, he should share it with the rest of us immediately."

By Jeffery Martin On 3/19/20 at 11:40 PM EDT

New York Rep. Chris Collins Resigns: Everything We Know

New York Rep. Chris Collins Resigns: Everything We Know

Federal prosecutors have accused Collins of passing along sensitive information to family members while he sat on the board of Australian-based Innate Immunotherapeutics.

By Blake Dodge On 9/30/19 at 4:51 PM EDT

Chris Collins Net Worth: Wealth of Fraud-accused NY Rep

Chris Collins Net Worth: Wealth of Fraud-accused NY Rep

Congressman Collins is accused of insider trading.

By Shane Croucher On 8/9/18 at 9:47 AM EDT

Wilbur Ross Accused of Insider Trading in Ireland

Wilbur Ross Accused of Insider Trading in Ireland

Trump's Cabinet member "had access to the loss details that the Bank of Ireland kept hidden from retail shareholders," a European Parliament report claims.

By Jessica Kwong On 12/12/17 at 11:27 AM EST

What Is Going on With Preet Bharara?

What Is Going on With Preet Bharara?

Washington and New York are abuzz in the wake of the U.S. attorney's firing.

By Matthew Cooper On 3/13/17 at 1:58 PM EDT

Court Likely to Define Reach of Insider Trading Laws

Court Likely to Define Reach of Insider Trading Laws

At issue is whether the government must prove that the source of tips received a tangible benefit in order to prevail on insider trading cases.

By Reuters On 10/2/16 at 3:13 PM EDT

Golfer Phil Mickelson Named in Insider Trading Suit

Golfer Phil Mickelson Named in Insider Trading Suit

Mickelson doesn't face charges, and has said he will return $931,000 the SEC alleges he made illegally.

By Taylor Wofford On 5/19/16 at 12:16 PM EDT

U.S. Prosecutor Dismisses Charges Against Michael Steinberg in Insider Trading Case

U.S. Prosecutor Dismisses Charges Against Michael Steinberg in Insider Trading Case

Steinberg had been sentenced to 3-1/2 years in prison after his 2013 conviction.

By Reuters On 10/22/15 at 4:16 PM EDT

How to Outwit the Mathematics of Daily Fantasy Sites

How to Outwit the Mathematics of Daily Fantasy Sites

Why the unregulated daily fantasy industry smells so fishy the past week.

By Seung Lee On 10/8/15 at 2:11 PM EDT

Why Rengan Rajaratnam Got Off

Why Rengan Rajaratnam Got Off

At the heart of trader's acquittal, a rising burden of proof for insider-trading

By Leah McGrath Goodman On 7/9/14 at 6:10 AM EDT

Just Right to Jail

Just Right to Jail

As a hedge fund trader faces up to 20 years, debate heats up over jailing Wall Street sinners

By Leah McGrath Goodman On 6/26/14 at 3:18 PM EDT

Ex-Goldman Director Gupta Loses Bid to Stay Out of Prison

Ex-Goldman Director Gupta Loses Bid to Stay Out of Prison

The U.S. Supreme Court refused to delay a conviction for insider trading

By Reuters On 6/11/14 at 4:59 PM EDT

SAC's Guilty Plea Comes With An Escape Hatch

SAC's Guilty Plea Comes With An Escape Hatch

A judge will rule in March on SAC's admission of guilt; her verdict may give the firm a chance to rescind its mea culpa.

By Lynnley Browning On 11/4/13 at 8:46 PM EST