US House approves joint measure to curb Congress’ stock trading, require voter ID

The U.S. House has passed a controversial joint measure aimed at limiting stock trading by members of Congress and introducing voter ID requirements, reflecting President Trump’s efforts to increase federal oversight in elections. The bill passed with a narrow margin of 232-198, with unanimous Republican support and a surprising 13 Democratic votes. This move is seen as a significant step towards curbing potential conflicts of interest among lawmakers and also raises questions about the broader implications for election integrity and voter access.