Personal Digest: Millions in stock trades by members of Congress

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Personal Digest: Millions in stock trades by members of Congress
Digest Newsletter · Aug 15, 2026
Personal Digest: Millions in stock trades by members of Congress

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traded millions in stocks — A New York Times analysis found members of Congress and relatives traded millions in stocks this term, spotlighting conflicts between public duty and private gain.

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