Tag: congressman
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Media Monitor: DOJ Investigating George Santos for Alleged Insider Trading
NPR is reporting that former congressman George Santos is under federal investigation by the DOJ for alleged insider trading related to bets on his State of the Union appearance on Kalshi.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalFinancial MarketsGeneral Politics George SantosDOJInsider TradingKalshiState of the UnionFederal InvestigationsCongressmanNPR
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Media Monitor: Mystery Surrounds New Jersey Congressman's Absence
USA TODAY is reporting that the prolonged absence of a New Jersey congressman, identified as Tom Kean, has become a significant mystery in Washington for weeks.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsCongressFederal Government New JerseyCongressmanTom KeanWashingtonAbsencePoliticsGovernmentUSA TODAY
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Media Monitor: Barney Frank, Influential Congressman, Dies at 86
The Washington Post is reporting the death of former Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank at 86. He was known for leading a financial industry overhaul and being one of the first openly gay congressmen.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessDemocratic PartyCongressFederal GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsSocial Issues Barney FrankMassachusettsCongressmanGay RightsFinancial IndustryGreat RecessionDeathThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: President Ousts Kentucky Congressman Amid Six-State Primaries
USA TODAY reports President Donald J Trump ousted a Kentucky congressman as voters participated in primaries across six states, including Georgia and Pennsylvania, with Ed Gallrein winning in Kentucky.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsElectionFederal Government Donald J TrumpKentuckyCongressmanPrimariesGeorgiaPennsylvaniaEd GallreinUSA TODAY