Congressional Insider Trading Reaches New High

A comprehensive investigation reveals that members of Congress executed over 3,000 stock trades in 2026, with several transactions occurring just days before major policy announcements.

The investigation, based on financial disclosure reports, shows patterns of suspicious timing across both parties. Key findings:

- 45 members traded healthcare stocks within a week of closed-door briefings on drug pricing legislation - 23 senators traded defense contractor stocks before classified intelligence briefings - The average member of Congress outperformed the S&P 500 by 12% in 2026

Ethics watchdogs argue that the current disclosure system is insufficient and easily circumvented.