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Are U.S. Congress members violating financial disclosure laws?

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January 31, 2024

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In 2012, Congress passed the STOCK Act, following years of allegations of insider trading by members and staff.

A decade after its passage, the act has done little to prevent the appearance of corruption and has fallen short of ensuring that Congress is prioritizing the public over their own interests.

According to a recent “Raw Story” analysis of congressional financial disclosures—at least 40 members of the 118th Congress have violated a federal insider trading and conflicts-of-interest law.

Alexandria Jacobson, an Investigative Reporter with Raw Story joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.
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Albanese government introduces 40% tax on super balances over $10M, enhancing support for low-income earners in retirement.

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October 14, 2025

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Albanese government introduces 40% tax on super balances over $10M, enhancing support for low-income earners in retirement.

The Albanese government has announced sweeping superannuation reforms, introducing a 40% tax on balances over $10 million while boosting support for low-income earners to create a fairer, more sustainable retirement system.

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Bitcoin crashes after Trump’s China tariffs

Bitcoin plunges over 12% post-Trump tariffs, igniting massive crypto liquidation and shaking investor confidence. #CryptoCrash #Bitcoin #Markets

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October 14, 2025

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Bitcoin plunges over 12% post-Trump tariffs, igniting massive crypto liquidation and shaking investor confidence.

Bitcoin’s historic rally has collapsed — plunging over 12% after Donald Trump’s new tariffs on China triggered the biggest crypto liquidation ever.

Experts warn the fallout could reshape global investor confidence and market regulation.

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Final Gaza hostages freed in historic deal

Last 20 Israeli hostages released from Gaza; Trump calls it a historic dawn for the Middle East’s future.

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October 14, 2025

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Last 20 Israeli hostages released from Gaza; Trump calls it a historic dawn for the Middle East’s future.

The last 20 Israeli hostages have been released from Gaza after two years of war, with President Trump hailing it as “a historic dawn of a new Middle East.”

Erik Simon from the Simon Wiesenthal Center joins to discuss what this means for the region’s future.

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