#CongressTradingBan

According to BlockBeats, the White House announced that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a ban on stock trading by members of Congress. This consideration comes amid ongoing discussions about ethical standards and financial transparency for legislators.

Risk of government shutdown

The U.S. government faces two deadlines, January 9 and February 2, to avoid a 'shutdown', meaning the cessation of a wide range of public services due to the failure to pass the budget. Voting had been stalled, until this Sunday, due to the deadlock between Democrats and Republicans over the spending limit.