Josh Hawley

A bill to ban members of Congress from buying and selling stocks and options has been proposed once again and saw support from Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and President Donald Trump. Here's what Benzinga readers had to say about Congress trading and whether a ban should be put in place. What...

The trading activity of members of Congress has drawn increased attention from retail traders. Some disclosed trades resulted in huge profits, potential conflicts of interest, and red flags. One new member of Congress found out that trading stocks while in office might not be as easy as everyone...

A ban on buying and selling stocks and options by members of Congress continues to heat up with a new bill proposed and several notable figures, including President Donald Trump, supporting the effort. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) is also in favor of a ban according to recent comments...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has been actively buying stocks in 2025, including transactions that may have been perfectly timed during a market dip. Here's the latest transactions made by the congresswoman in early May. What Happened: Greene was ranked as the 24th best-performing member of...

A bill that could ban members of Congress from buying and selling stocks and other financial assets is being reintroduced years after it made limited progress. Here's what investors should know about the "PELOSI" act. What Happened: Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), who does not buy and sell stocks...

Meta Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) latest whistleblower, Sarah Wynn-Williams, received strong support from lawmakers during a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing Wednesday, where she accused CEO Mark Zuckerberg of shaping Meta's policies to curry favor with powerful governments, including China...

The marijuana legalization question is up in the air with recent polls showing a slight decline in public support for policy change, contrasting with the stronger backing seen in previous years. With the U.S. presidential election approaching, this shifting picture and fluctuating nature of public...

A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators announced a deal for a congressional stock trading ban at a press conference on Wednesday. What Happened: Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) announced the initiative at a press conference on Wednesday,...

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) pressed Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on her past stock trading history and conflicts of interest during a congressional hearing Tuesday. What Happened: Granholm’s stock trading activity while serving as energy secretary continued to draw attention. Hawley...

Amidst the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has taken a firm stance against ByteDance-owned TikTok, advocating for its ban in the U.S. What Happened: He called for a ban on TikTok in the U.S., citing concerns over the social media platform’s content moderation...

As nationwide strikes at auto manufacturing plants persist, some populist Republicans are demonstrating support for the United Auto Workers (UAW) demands, marking a break from their party’s traditional stances, Business Insider reported. The Republicans, however, continue to be...

A day before tech heavyweights Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Sam Altman are scheduled to meet behind closed doors at the U.S. Senate, artificial intelligence (AI) industry representatives faced a barrage of questions hinting at the broader concerns Congress might have...

Two members of Congress have introduced legislation that would ban members of Congress from buying and selling of stocks. Over the years, conflicts of interest and stock transactions by members of subcommittees have drawn criticism from the public. Members of Congress beat the S&P 500...

Senator Josh Hawley (R – Mo.) has expressed surprise at the number of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) encountered by the U.S. government, suggesting that the figures have been significantly downplayed, The Hill reports. Government Downplays UAP Sightings While unable to verify the...

A leading member of President Joe Biden's Cabinet faces criticism and a potential investigation over not disclosing holdings of publicly traded companies. The news could put pressure on the current administration’s push for electric vehicles. What Happened: Republicans are calling...