Congress

Elon Musk announced the launch of the American Party, a rival political faction that could potentially unseat congressional and Senate candidates currently up for re-election or disrupt the 2028 presidential election. Now, people are questioning whether the Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO is preparing...

As American families gather to celebrate Independence Day, many investors and traders are curious about the market schedule for the July Fourth holiday weekend. Here’s a concise guide to help you navigate the trading week around this holiday. Market Schedule Overview Around Independence Day...

Senate Republicans have managed to pass President Donald Trump’s massive tax-and-spending bill, a package that could add $3.3 trillion to the national debt. The legislation is now set to move to the House of Representatives for potential final approval. What Happened: The Senate passed the...

World's richest billionaire Elon Musk could be ready to influence future U.S. elections with a promise to create the American Party if the "Big Beautiful Bill" passes in Congress. While Musk is armed with billions of dollars and has large influence worldwide, he could face an uphill battle with a...

In a late-night voting session, Senate Republicans have successfully advanced a significant bill backed by President Donald Trump. The bill encompasses tax breaks, spending cuts, and an increase in deportation funds. What Happened: The Senate Republicans managed to clear a crucial procedural step...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is not shy when it comes to speaking out about the corruption within politics and his thoughts about President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. When asked what he would do as president on his first day in office, the two key figures may have been on his mind....

Members of Congress are free to buy and sell stock and options, and sometimes, following their trades can turn into profits. Take, for example, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene‘s (R-Ga.) purchase of Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR). What Happened: Greene is one of the most active members of...

A friendship between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk may be coming to an end, with a heated public falling out due to the "big beautiful bill." What Happened: Musk helped the White House administration in the Department of Government Efficiency and was a close ally of Trump during...

Billionaire Elon Musk and Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) have endorsed veteran investor Warren Buffett‘s famous plan to eliminate the mounting U.S. deficit crisis in “five minutes.” What Happened: An old video of the ‘Oracle of Omaha,’ Buffett, is making rounds on social media...

Economist Craig Shapiro argues that the debt ceiling, a mechanism only used by the U.S. and Denmark, fails to curb excessive government spending and instead creates political theater every few years. What Happened: Shapiro, who is a macro strategist at the Bear Traps Report highlights the Federal...

A congressman has disclosed buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on four occasions in 2025, with some of the trades happening past the 45-day window, adding to the recent calls to ban members of Congress from buying and selling stocks and other investments. What Happened: A bill that would ban members of...

President Donald Trump responded to Elon Musk's criticism of his "big, beautiful bill" by highlighting political obstacles and expressing his own mixed feelings about its provisions. What Happened: On Wednesday, Trump was questioned about Musk's reaction to the bill during an exchange at the Oval...

So far, cryptocurrency is not outlined in the proposed P.E.L.O.S.I. Act, a bill that would ban members of Congress from buying and selling stocks, options and ETFs. Benzinga recently broached the subject in a reader poll. "Should members of Congress be allowed to invest in cryptocurrency?" we asked...

Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hit new all-time highs this week, a positive for investors who have been buying and holding crypto for years or newer investors who have bought crypto or Bitcoin ETFs in recent months. One member of Congress likely isn't smiling when looking at the...

The U.S. House of Representatives passed one of the most expansive tax-and-spending bills in modern history, setting the stage for a multi-trillion-dollar shift in federal deficits and sector dynamics over the next decade. The legislation is projected to balloon the federal deficit by over $3...