"It is despicable": House Democrats rage over Republican stock trading "set-up"

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1. Thu, 13 August 2026

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     "It is despicable": House Democrats rage over Republican stock trading "set-up"

     House Democrats went into the vote on the Stop Insider Trading Act last month groaning that it was all a big Republican set-up. Now they're fuming that the trap has been sprung. Why it matters: A well-funded Republican group is blanketing the airwaves lauding GOP lawmakers in key swing districts — including some with reputations for prolific stock trading — as champions on the issue. "Corrupt congressmen treat the House floor like a trading floor. Thankfully, Congressman Rob Bresnahan voted to...

2. Fri, 14 August 2026

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   • Google News - Top Stories19:46
     Here Are the Biggest Stock Traders in Congress

     Here Are the Biggest Stock Traders in Congress The New York Times "It is despicable": House Democrats rage over Republican stock trading "set-up" Axios Stock Trading in Congress Becomes an Attack Line in Midterm Campaigns The New York Times Rep. Langworthy discusses bill to ban ‘dishonest’ insider trading WIVB News 4 GOP bullish on stock trading attacks in midterm City & State New York