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Congress Stock Trading Scandal Reignites Controversy

Calls to ban stock trading among members of Congress have resurfaced after it was revealed that Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene purchased stocks worth up to $315,000 before former President Donald Trump announced a temporary suspension of tariffs, leading to a significant rise in the markets. This incident has sparked accusations of market manipulation and the exploitation of insider information for personal gain. In this context, a new bill known as the "Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act" (H.R.1908) has been introduced, aimed at preventing members of Congress and their families from trading stocks while in public office. This development is considered a step toward enhancing transparency and trust in legislative institutions.