IJR News

House Passes Stop Insider Trading Act; Senate Fate Unclear

Lawmakers are pushing the Stop Insider Trading Act to bar members of Congress from buying individual stocks, while allowing investments in funds and requiring 7 to 14 days’ advance notice before selling; the measure aims to curb potential profits from inside information and faces a dim Senate outlook. Public support for restricting congressional stock trading remains high, even as Republicans link the bill to other priorities and campaigns highlight ongoing partisan debate and individual cases.

Jul 26, 2026

Cryptocurrency

Clarity Act Faces Sunset, DOJ Enforcement Debates

The CLARITY Act faces a tight Senate fight as Democrats push for explicit ethics rules barring federal officials from profiting in crypto, with Senator Warner indicating openness to a vote and Senator Warren pressing Trump’s cryptocurrency disclosures to shape the timeline. The bill’s fate hinges on securing 60 votes before the August recess amid Trump’s reported $1.4 billion in crypto earnings and ongoing political obstacles, even as some Republicans express optimism about passage.

Donald Trump

Jul 25, 2026

Movies

Powell, Linklater Reunite for Untitled Gehrig Biopic

Glen Powell will star as Yankee great Lou Gehrig in an untitled Universal biopic directed by Richard Linklater, with Lorne Michaels producing and Simon Rich writing. Powell will also produce with Dan Cohen, continuing a collaborative run between Powell and Linklater that spans multiple projects and adds another biodrama to Linklater’s repertoire about Gehrig’s storied career and ALS-era fate.

Richard Linklater Glen Powell

Jul 25, 2026