Donald Trump just had the most lucrative year of his life. The president is now worth a record $7.3 billion, up from $4.3 billion in 2024, when he was still running for office. The $3 billion gain vaulted him 118 spots on The Forbes 400, where he lands at No. 201 this year. No president in U.S. history has used his position of power to profit as immensely as Trump. [Forbes]
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South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson wants more transparency in Congress. Now, he’s pushing to pass the TRUST in Congress Act when lawmakers return to D.C in September. Johnson said members of Congress should not be buying and selling stock. He tells us this legislation, which was first introduced in 2023, would ensure they are playing by fair rules. It would require members to put specific investments into a qualified blind trust until 180 days after the end of a lawmaker’s tenure. [KOTA teevee]
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