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abcnews.go.compolitics18 days ago
Ethics Report Details President Trump Stock Trades Totaling $750 Million
A government ethics report states that President Trump conducted stock trades worth up to $750 million during 2026, including purchases in companies he had publicly promoted.
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The Bbcpolitics33 days ago
Former Defence Secretary Resigns as Chairman of Cambridge Aerospace
A former Conservative defence secretary resigned as chairman of Cambridge Aerospace after a ministerial ethics watchdog raised concerns about compliance with rules on former ministers. The resignation followed the announcement of a multimillion-pound government missile contract.
nbcnews.comworld34 days ago
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Road Trip Series Receives Corporate Sponsorships
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's family filmed a five-part reality series about road trips that will air on YouTube in June. The Great American Road Trip, Inc. raised funds from multiple corporations for the project.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics37 days ago
Stephen Miller Recuses From Paramount Matters Involving Wife Katie Miller
Stephen Miller has recused himself from White House matters involving Paramount Global due to his wife Katie Miller's business discussions with the company. Katie Miller, who hosts a podcast, received assistance from Paramount CEO David Ellison in organizing a Washington dinner p…
cnbc.comai37 days ago
President Trump Bought and Sold Palantir Stock Before Social Media Endorsement
Records show President Trump purchased between $247,008 and $630,000 of Palantir stock in the first three months of 2026. He sold at least $1.1 million worth during the same period. Trump posted praise for the company on Truth Social the month after some of the purchases.
Fox Newspolitics37 days ago
Scott and Warren Propose Permanent Ban on Former Lawmakers Lobbying
Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida and Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduced legislation that would permanently prohibit former members of Congress from lobbying their former colleagues. The proposal eliminates the existing one-year cooling-off period for House members a…
The Independentbusiness42 days ago
Interior Official Budd-Falen Advocates for Reduced Grazing Regulations, Acknowledges Family Benefit
Associate Deputy Secretary Karen Budd-Falen told a Senate Western Caucus event in December she was “so excited” about reducing regulations on grazing permits that directly helped her father-in-law. Campaign for Accountability has asked Congress to investigate potential ethical vi…
The Guardianpolitics42 days ago
Sean Duffy Announces 'The Great American Road Trip' Reality Series
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his wife Rachel Campos-Duffy revealed details of their seven-month family road trip filmed for an upcoming reality TV program to mark America's 250th birthday. Pete Buttigieg and Chasten Buttigieg criticized the project as out of touch amid…
rediff.compolitics45 days ago
FBI Defends Kash Patel's Distribution of Personalized Bourbon Bottles
FBI Director Kash Patel has distributed engraved Woodford Reserve bourbon bottles bearing his name, FBI shield and the designation #9 to staff and civilians, including during official travel. Current and former agents described the practice as unusual and demoralizing, citing con…
nymag.compolitics46 days ago
FBI Director Kash Patel Distributes Personalized Bourbon Bottles
FBI Director Kash Patel has given out engraved bottles of Woodford Reserve bourbon inscribed with his name, title and FBI shield to both bureau staff and civilians. The bottles, some signed with "#9" referencing his place among FBI directors, have been transported on Department o…
thehindu.comfinance73 days ago
Pentagon Official Emil Michael Reports Profit from Sale of xAI Investment
Emil Michael, the Pentagon's under secretary for research and engineering during the Trump administration, realized a profit of up to $24 million from selling a private investment in Elon Musk's xAI earlier this year. Michael oversees negotiations involving AI for the Department…
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jta.orgfinance52 days ago
U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer Discloses Up to $1 Million in Microsoft Call Options
Representative Josh Gottheimer has filed a disclosure for holdings of up to $1 million in Microsoft call options set to expire in June 2026. Gottheimer previously worked as a Microsoft executive. He currently serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, which h…
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