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Senator Josh Hawley has reintroduced the Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments (PELOSI) Act, aiming to prohibit members of Congress and their spouses from trading individual stocks while in office. The legislation, named after former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, reflects longstanding bipartisan concerns over potential conflicts of interest in congressional stock trading. If enacted, the bill would mandate lawmakers to divest individual stock holdings within 180 days, allowing investments only in diversified mutual funds, ETFs, or U.S. Treasury bonds

President Trump has signaled optimism about a potential trade agreement with China, despite the ongoing escalation of tariffs between the two nations. In recent statements, he expressed confidence that “we are going to make a very good deal with China,” even as tariffs have reached unprecedented levels, with the U.S. imposing up to 145% on Chinese imports and China retaliating with tariffs up to 125% on U.S. goods . This development raises questions about the future of the trade war and whether a resolution is imminent.

During a live broadcast of The View, co-host Whoopi Goldberg expressed unexpected support for the idea of dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. She suggested that such a move might empower parents and local communities to take greater responsibility for their children’s education. The segment concluded with an abrupt cut to a commercial break, leaving viewers and co-hosts momentarily speechless.

Chris Cuomo criticized some on the left for their reaction to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, saying, “Who the ___ are you to say he doesn’t deserve decency?” Bill Maher agreed with Cuomo’s comments, citing what he called “that __ attitude” as a reason for his issues with the left. The remarks were made during a discussion on Maher’s “Club Random with Bill Maher” podcast.

A viral side-by-side video comparison has sparked speculation that CNN may have used an orange filter to exaggerate Donald Trump’s skin tone during its broadcasts. Critics argue the footage appears noticeably different compared to how Trump is shown on Fox News, fueling claims of media bias and manipulation. While CNN has not commented, the internet is ablaze with accusations, memes, and debates over whether this was a technical issue or a deliberate move.