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The House of Representatives is set to vote on a stock trading ban for lawmakers in early 2023, excluding the President and Vice President. The proposed legislation would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from owning or trading stocks, securities, or similar financial assets. Current lawmakers would have 180 days to sell off these assets, while future lawmakers would have 90 days after taking office. Some Democrats argue for including the President, Vice President, and their spouses in the ban, citing greater access to inside information. A petition to force a vote on the ban has been filed, but leading Republicans and Democrats oppose it, preferring their own separate proposals. The goal is to restore public trust in Congress by aligning congressional stock trading rules with existing executive branch restrictions.

Floridas Protection of Children Act Passes Legal Hurdle: State Can Now Enforce Law Banning Minors from Adult Live Performances A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Florida to enforce its Protection of Children Act, allowing the state to prevent minors from attending adult live performances, including drag shows. The law, originally passed in 2023, aims to keep children away from performances deemed adult in nature. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently lifted a preliminary injunction, allowing the law to take effect while legal challenges continue. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier expressed satisfaction, stating that the decision restores the states ability to protect children. However, Hamburger Marys, a restaurant and bar in Orlando, remains protected from enforcement as its specific lawsuit continues. Opponents argue the law is too vague and might violate the First Amendment. Florida officials plan to review venues and events to ensure compliance, with potential penalties including fines, revoked licenses, and misdemeanor charges for violations.

The Department of Justice has released a significant collection of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, marking the first batch under a new transparency law. This initial release includes hundreds of thousands of records, with more expected in the coming weeks. However, the timeline seems to conflict with the laws mandate for full disclosure by December 19th. The DOJ assures efforts to protect survivor information, but warns of potential inadvertent exposure of sensitive content.

A federal judge, appointed by President Trump, has blocked new restrictions on $3 billion in grant funding for homeless individuals. The ruling prevents the Trump administration from implementing changes that could put 170,000 people at risk of losing their housing. The judge found that HUDs proposed changes violated the McKinney-Vento Act, which prioritizes stable and permanent housing.

Live Stream Mishap: Financial Advice Influencer Appears on White House Website, Raising Digital Security Concerns

U.S. Treasury imposes new sanctions on Maduros associates, targeting corruption and drug-related activities, blocking their U.S. assets, and aiming to disrupt a narco-corruption structure supporting his government.

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives of NASCAR Star, Family, and Friends: A private jet carrying NASCAR star Greg Biffle, his wife, and their children, along with two other families, crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in seven fatalities. The last text message from Cristina Biffle read, Were in trouble. The families are devastated by the sudden and heartbreaking loss.

Senators introduce the Sunset Section Two Thirty Act, aiming to reform the 1996 law that shields social media companies from lawsuits over user content. The bill, supported by both parties, seeks to balance innovation, free expression, and accountability, particularly regarding child exploitation. The exact end date for Section Two Thirty is yet to be determined, but the proposal aims to push for a broader rewrite of the law amid growing pressure from parents, advocates, and state officials.

President Trumps executive order aims to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule Three drug, recognizing its potential medical uses and expanding research. However, renowned cardiologist Doctor Chauncey Crandall warns of potential mental health risks and urges caution, emphasizing that while it may help a limited group, its not something he supports encouraging broadly.