U.S. Senate passes resolution banning senators from trading on prediction markets
The Senate unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Sen. Bernie Moreno on Thursday prohibiting senators, staff, and officers from trading on prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, citing insider trading and national security concerns. The measure takes effect immediately and includes an amendment from Sen. Alex Padilla recommending similar action by the House, executive branch, and judiciary.
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Most outlets report the unanimous Senate passage as settled fact. HuffPost frames it as inadequate regulation of insider trading opportunities, while others focus on the swift bipartisan action and Moreno's leadership.
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