Missouri St. Louis County Executive Indicted for Misusing Public Funds

Senator Josh Hawley has introduced the American Worker Rebate Act of 2025, proposing $600 rebates for workers earning up to $75,000 individually and $150,000 jointly. However, misinformation circulated claiming Hawley intended to exclude Biden voters from receiving these rebates, raising concerns about potential misuse of voter data following DOJ demands for voter information from 12 states. Concurrently, Hawley has become a contentious figure within the Republican Party due to his proposal to ban stock trading by lawmakers, the president, vice president, and their families. This bill, which also includes President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, faced strong opposition from conservative colleagues and the White House, with critics arguing it would deter candidates from running for office and unfairly target wealthy individuals. Meanwhile, President Trump personally discussed this controversial stock trading ban with Hawley, signaling engagement on the issue. These developments highlight intra-party tensions and debates over ethics and economic relief measures in the current political landscape.