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Democrats heading a long “uphill battle” to ban individual stock ownership among members of Congress.

(WASHINGTON) -- Democrats trying to ban individual stock ownership among members of Congress say they finally have enough support to push forward a bill followi

Democrats are heading into a long "uphill battle" to ban individual stock ownership among members of Congress.

Tim Graham/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- Democrats trying to ban individual stock ownership among members of Congress say they finally have enough support to push forward a bill following its hard-won backing by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The Ban Conflicted Trading Act, Democrats said during a Thursday press call, will restore public trust in members of Congress at a time when over 70% of voters support a resolution to curb stock trading for lawmakers and top staff who might put their own interes...

Democrats trying to ban members of Congress from owning or trading individual stocks say they now have a path forward after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi this week said she would be open to the idea after months of resistance. During a call with reporters Thursday, they said the effort would restore public trust in Congress at a time when over 70% of voters support curbing the practice for lawmakers and top staff who might put their own interests above the public's.

Republicans on the Oversight Committee will use their power to hold D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser accountable for implementing policies that are hurting the city.

EXCLUSIVE — Federal workers would be required to return to in-person work under a bill introduced by Arizona Republican Rep. Andy Biggs on Friday.

Both Democrats and Republicans favor a ban and are working on legislation with stiffer restrictions on lawmakers' portfolios.

Both Democrats and Republicans favor a ban and are working on legislation with stiffer restrictions on lawmakers' portfolios.

By Manu Raju, Melanie Zanona and Ted Barrett, CNN Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell made clear this week that the deadly events on January 6, 2021, were a