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

The U.S. House recently approved a controversial measure to limit stock trading by Congress members, paired with a voter ID bill championed by President Trump for greater federal election oversight. The vote was 232-198, with almost all Republicans and a handful of Democrats supporting it. This move aims to address ethical concerns about potential conflicts of interest among lawmakers but has sparked debates on whether it's a genuine effort for transparency or a political maneuver. The bill's future remains uncertain, but it underscores the ongoing tensions in Congress about ethics and electoral reforms.