Dave Levinthal
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Bob Brooks says he is “sick” of congressional stock trading.
But the Democratic candidate and his wife continue to personally invest in several dozen individual stocks together worth up to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
https://www.notus.org/money/democratic-candidate-pennsylvania-stocks
But the Democratic candidate and his wife continue to personally invest in several dozen individual stocks together worth up to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
https://www.notus.org/money/democratic-candidate-pennsylvania-stocks
A Democratic Candidate in Pennsylvania Is 'Sick' of Congressional Stock Trading. He Also Owns Stocks.
Bob Brooks’ financial disclosures show he and his wife own dozens of individual stocks. His campaign says they would give them up if he’s elected to Congress.
www.notus.org
February 9, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Bob Brooks says he is “sick” of congressional stock trading.
But the Democratic candidate and his wife continue to personally invest in several dozen individual stocks together worth up to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
https://www.notus.org/money/democratic-candidate-pennsylvania-stocks
But the Democratic candidate and his wife continue to personally invest in several dozen individual stocks together worth up to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
https://www.notus.org/money/democratic-candidate-pennsylvania-stocks
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New: Binance holds 87% of the Trump family's stablecoin—$4.7 billion—a higher concentration than any other major stablecoin has at any single exchange.
Its U.S. affiliate holds $1,119.
me, for @forbes.com
Its U.S. affiliate holds $1,119.
me, for @forbes.com
Trump's Stablecoin USD1: Binance Holds 87% After Founder's Pardon
World Liberty Financial's founding document describes the company as "pioneering a new era of Decentralized Finance." Its flagship stablecoin is anything but.
www.forbes.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:48 PM
New: Binance holds 87% of the Trump family's stablecoin—$4.7 billion—a higher concentration than any other major stablecoin has at any single exchange.
Its U.S. affiliate holds $1,119.
me, for @forbes.com
Its U.S. affiliate holds $1,119.
me, for @forbes.com
In the red-hot #PA07 House race, Democratic candidate Bob Brooks is an outspoken advocate for banning congressional stock trading.
But: Brooks and his wife own dozens of individual stocks, per a @notus.com review of his finances. www.notus.org/money/democr...
But: Brooks and his wife own dozens of individual stocks, per a @notus.com review of his finances. www.notus.org/money/democr...
A Democratic Candidate in Pennsylvania Is 'Sick' of Congressional Stock Trading. He Also Owns Stocks.
Bob Brooks’ financial disclosures show he and his wife own dozens of individual stocks. His campaign says they would give them up if he’s elected to Congress.
www.notus.org
February 9, 2026 at 4:54 PM
In the red-hot #PA07 House race, Democratic candidate Bob Brooks is an outspoken advocate for banning congressional stock trading.
But: Brooks and his wife own dozens of individual stocks, per a @notus.com review of his finances. www.notus.org/money/democr...
But: Brooks and his wife own dozens of individual stocks, per a @notus.com review of his finances. www.notus.org/money/democr...
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Publicly, these Democrats disavow President Trump’s anti-immigration agenda.
But privately, several of these lawmakers have disclosed buying hundreds of thousands of dollars in Palantir stock combined.
https://www.notus.org/congress/palantir-stock-investing-democrats-immigration
But privately, several of these lawmakers have disclosed buying hundreds of thousands of dollars in Palantir stock combined.
https://www.notus.org/congress/palantir-stock-investing-democrats-immigration
These Democrats Decry Trump’s Immigration Actions. They Also Invested in ICE Contractor Palantir.
“I wish I could get my money back,” one liberal lawmaker said.
www.notus.org
February 6, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Publicly, these Democrats disavow President Trump’s anti-immigration agenda.
But privately, several of these lawmakers have disclosed buying hundreds of thousands of dollars in Palantir stock combined.
https://www.notus.org/congress/palantir-stock-investing-democrats-immigration
But privately, several of these lawmakers have disclosed buying hundreds of thousands of dollars in Palantir stock combined.
https://www.notus.org/congress/palantir-stock-investing-democrats-immigration
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These Democrats decry President Trump’s immigration actions. They also invested in ICE contractor Palantir.
https://www.notus.org/congress/palantir-stock-investing-democrats-immigration
https://www.notus.org/congress/palantir-stock-investing-democrats-immigration
These Democrats Decry Trump's Immigration Actions. They Also Invested in ICE Contractor Palantir.
“I wish I could get my money back,” one liberal lawmaker said.
www.notus.org
February 5, 2026 at 11:40 AM
These Democrats decry President Trump’s immigration actions. They also invested in ICE contractor Palantir.
https://www.notus.org/congress/palantir-stock-investing-democrats-immigration
https://www.notus.org/congress/palantir-stock-investing-democrats-immigration
Since the #NJ11 special congressional election is in the news a bit this morning, re-upping our @notus.com dispatch about the front-runner candidate who may not end up winning after all. www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Stock Trading Led to Tom Malinowski’s Defeat. Now Hoping for a Comeback, He’s Trading Again.
The New Jersey Democrat running in a special primary election this week has replaced his blind trust with an active portfolio.
www.notus.org
February 6, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Since the #NJ11 special congressional election is in the news a bit this morning, re-upping our @notus.com dispatch about the front-runner candidate who may not end up winning after all. www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Oh, the quotes …
When you’re a member of Congress who keeps slamming ICE — but you personally invest in a company that powers ICE tech.
Via @bueninvierno.bsky.social of @notus.com: www.notus.org/congress/pal...
When you’re a member of Congress who keeps slamming ICE — but you personally invest in a company that powers ICE tech.
Via @bueninvierno.bsky.social of @notus.com: www.notus.org/congress/pal...
These Democrats Decry Trump’s Immigration Actions. They Also Invested in ICE Contractor Palantir.
“I wish I could get my money back,” one liberal lawmaker said.
www.notus.org
February 6, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Oh, the quotes …
When you’re a member of Congress who keeps slamming ICE — but you personally invest in a company that powers ICE tech.
Via @bueninvierno.bsky.social of @notus.com: www.notus.org/congress/pal...
When you’re a member of Congress who keeps slamming ICE — but you personally invest in a company that powers ICE tech.
Via @bueninvierno.bsky.social of @notus.com: www.notus.org/congress/pal...
New Jersey has a special congressional primary today.
About one of the Democratic candidates.
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
About one of the Democratic candidates.
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Stock Trading Led to Tom Malinowski’s Defeat. Now Hoping for a Comeback, He’s Trading Again.
The New Jersey Democrat running in a special primary election this week has replaced his blind trust with an active portfolio.
www.notus.org
February 5, 2026 at 5:39 PM
New Jersey has a special congressional primary today.
About one of the Democratic candidates.
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
About one of the Democratic candidates.
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
These several Democratic lawmakers have been outspoken against Trump’s immigration policies.
But they’ve also personally invested in Palantir, the tech company that scored a huge gov’t contract to work w/ ICE.
@bueninvierno.bsky.social of @notus.com reports: www.notus.org/congress/pal...
But they’ve also personally invested in Palantir, the tech company that scored a huge gov’t contract to work w/ ICE.
@bueninvierno.bsky.social of @notus.com reports: www.notus.org/congress/pal...
These Democrats Decry Trump’s Immigration Actions. They Also Invested in ICE Contractor Palantir.
“I wish I could get my money back,” one liberal lawmaker said.
www.notus.org
February 5, 2026 at 12:29 PM
These several Democratic lawmakers have been outspoken against Trump’s immigration policies.
But they’ve also personally invested in Palantir, the tech company that scored a huge gov’t contract to work w/ ICE.
@bueninvierno.bsky.social of @notus.com reports: www.notus.org/congress/pal...
But they’ve also personally invested in Palantir, the tech company that scored a huge gov’t contract to work w/ ICE.
@bueninvierno.bsky.social of @notus.com reports: www.notus.org/congress/pal...
What is really next for the Kennedy Center?
My conversation with @jimlokay.com on Fox 5 DC's "The Final Five."
Watch: www.fox5dc.com/video/fmc-q0...
My conversation with @jimlokay.com on Fox 5 DC's "The Final Five."
Watch: www.fox5dc.com/video/fmc-q0...
President Trump plans to shutter Kennedy Center for 2 years: why?
There's still much we don't know about President Trump's surprise announcement that he will close the Kennedy Center for two years for "renovations." NOTUS senior editor Dave Levinthal breaks it down ...
www.fox5dc.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:08 PM
What is really next for the Kennedy Center?
My conversation with @jimlokay.com on Fox 5 DC's "The Final Five."
Watch: www.fox5dc.com/video/fmc-q0...
My conversation with @jimlokay.com on Fox 5 DC's "The Final Five."
Watch: www.fox5dc.com/video/fmc-q0...
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Tom Malinowski is in the middle of a political comeback, running in a special primary election in New Jersey to fill the House seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
He’s also back to stock trading.
https://www.notus.org/2026-election/tom-malinowski-stock-trading
He’s also back to stock trading.
https://www.notus.org/2026-election/tom-malinowski-stock-trading
Stock Trading Led to Tom Malinowski’s Defeat. Now Hoping for a Comeback, He’s Trading Again.
The New Jersey Democrat running in a special primary election this week has replaced his blind trust with an active portfolio.
www.notus.org
February 4, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Tom Malinowski is in the middle of a political comeback, running in a special primary election in New Jersey to fill the House seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
He’s also back to stock trading.
https://www.notus.org/2026-election/tom-malinowski-stock-trading
He’s also back to stock trading.
https://www.notus.org/2026-election/tom-malinowski-stock-trading
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NOTUS’ @davelevinthal.com joins @jimlokay.com to discuss President Trump’s announcement that the Kennedy Center will close for two years — and what comes next for the institution. www.fox5dc.com/video/fmc-q0...
President Trump plans to shutter Kennedy Center for 2 years: why?
There's still much we don't know about President Trump's surprise announcement that he will close the Kennedy Center for two years for "renovations." NOTUS senior editor Dave Levinthal breaks it down ...
www.fox5dc.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:31 PM
NOTUS’ @davelevinthal.com joins @jimlokay.com to discuss President Trump’s announcement that the Kennedy Center will close for two years — and what comes next for the institution. www.fox5dc.com/video/fmc-q0...
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Oops—
On his lobbyign disclosure for the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay, Roger Stone left the convictions disclosure section blank.
lda.senate.gov/filings/publ...
On his lobbyign disclosure for the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay, Roger Stone left the convictions disclosure section blank.
lda.senate.gov/filings/publ...
February 4, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Oops—
On his lobbyign disclosure for the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay, Roger Stone left the convictions disclosure section blank.
lda.senate.gov/filings/publ...
On his lobbyign disclosure for the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay, Roger Stone left the convictions disclosure section blank.
lda.senate.gov/filings/publ...
Democrat Tom Malinowski lost his U.S. House seat in part because of his stock trading.
Now on the comeback trail — special election primary in NJ-11 is Thursday — he’s back in the stock market game with some big money moves.
In @notus.com:
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Now on the comeback trail — special election primary in NJ-11 is Thursday — he’s back in the stock market game with some big money moves.
In @notus.com:
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Stock Trading Led to Tom Malinowski’s Defeat. Now Hoping for a Comeback, He’s Trading Again.
The New Jersey Democrat running in a special primary election this week has replaced his blind trust with an active portfolio.
www.notus.org
February 4, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Democrat Tom Malinowski lost his U.S. House seat in part because of his stock trading.
Now on the comeback trail — special election primary in NJ-11 is Thursday — he’s back in the stock market game with some big money moves.
In @notus.com:
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Now on the comeback trail — special election primary in NJ-11 is Thursday — he’s back in the stock market game with some big money moves.
In @notus.com:
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
A government shutdown, Kennedy Center shutdown, ICE changes and about 17 other pressing matters.
@laurajedeed.bsky.social, @egbertowillies.com and I attempt to make sense of it with host @jflannys.bsky.social on @wbai.org in New York City.
Listen here: wbai.org/archive/prog...
@laurajedeed.bsky.social, @egbertowillies.com and I attempt to make sense of it with host @jflannys.bsky.social on @wbai.org in New York City.
Listen here: wbai.org/archive/prog...
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February 3, 2026 at 1:52 PM
A government shutdown, Kennedy Center shutdown, ICE changes and about 17 other pressing matters.
@laurajedeed.bsky.social, @egbertowillies.com and I attempt to make sense of it with host @jflannys.bsky.social on @wbai.org in New York City.
Listen here: wbai.org/archive/prog...
@laurajedeed.bsky.social, @egbertowillies.com and I attempt to make sense of it with host @jflannys.bsky.social on @wbai.org in New York City.
Listen here: wbai.org/archive/prog...
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Federal judge issues a scathing opinion maintaining TPS for Haitians for now. Decision comes hours before deportation protections were set to expire for 330,000 people.
www.notus.org/immigration/...
www.notus.org/immigration/...
Federal Judge Temporarily Maintains TPS for Haitians
The judge called out the president for making "derogatory statements" about Haitians.
www.notus.org
February 3, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Federal judge issues a scathing opinion maintaining TPS for Haitians for now. Decision comes hours before deportation protections were set to expire for 330,000 people.
www.notus.org/immigration/...
www.notus.org/immigration/...
Trump’s ICE problem, another government shutdown, a Texas election shocker, big money and Bad Bunny.
A whirlwind conversation this evening on CBS News with host Major Garrett and Megan Scully of Bloomberg News.
Watch: www.cbsnews.com/video/politi...
A whirlwind conversation this evening on CBS News with host Major Garrett and Megan Scully of Bloomberg News.
Watch: www.cbsnews.com/video/politi...
February 3, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Trump’s ICE problem, another government shutdown, a Texas election shocker, big money and Bad Bunny.
A whirlwind conversation this evening on CBS News with host Major Garrett and Megan Scully of Bloomberg News.
Watch: www.cbsnews.com/video/politi...
A whirlwind conversation this evening on CBS News with host Major Garrett and Megan Scully of Bloomberg News.
Watch: www.cbsnews.com/video/politi...
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“Trump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to ‘Nationalize’ Elections” electionlawblog.org?p=154103
"Trump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to ‘Nationalize’ Elections" #ELB
NYT: President Trump called in a new interview for the Republican Party to “nationalize” voting in the United States, an aggressive rhetorical step that was likely to raise new worries about his admin...
electionlawblog.org
February 3, 2026 at 2:25 AM
“Trump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to ‘Nationalize’ Elections” electionlawblog.org?p=154103
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New: “Why The Trump-UAE Crypto Deal Made No Financial Sense—For The Emiratis” 💰🤷🇦🇪
@kylekhanmullins.bsky.social (whom you should follow) and me for @forbes.com
@kylekhanmullins.bsky.social (whom you should follow) and me for @forbes.com
Why The UAE’s Investment In World Liberty Financial Was A Sweetheart Deal For Trump
What did the UAE get out of it?
www.forbes.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
New: “Why The Trump-UAE Crypto Deal Made No Financial Sense—For The Emiratis” 💰🤷🇦🇪
@kylekhanmullins.bsky.social (whom you should follow) and me for @forbes.com
@kylekhanmullins.bsky.social (whom you should follow) and me for @forbes.com
How are federal lawmakers who are leaving Congress spending their surplus campaign cash?
Hint: almost any way they want (within the bounds of election law), reports @taylorgiorno.bsky.social of @notus.com.
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Hint: almost any way they want (within the bounds of election law), reports @taylorgiorno.bsky.social of @notus.com.
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
These Lawmakers Are Retiring. But Their Campaigns Are Still Spending.
New records show how lame-duck members of Congress are still using their political wealth.
www.notus.org
February 1, 2026 at 3:52 PM
How are federal lawmakers who are leaving Congress spending their surplus campaign cash?
Hint: almost any way they want (within the bounds of election law), reports @taylorgiorno.bsky.social of @notus.com.
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Hint: almost any way they want (within the bounds of election law), reports @taylorgiorno.bsky.social of @notus.com.
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
In the race to succeed @eleanornorton.bsky.social as #DC delegate to Congress, @cmbrookepinto.bsky.social has taken an early financial lead, with @robertwhitedc.bsky.social and Kinney Zalesne firmly in the mix.
New from @taylorgiorno.bsky.social of @notus.com: www.notus.org/money/dc-del...
New from @taylorgiorno.bsky.social of @notus.com: www.notus.org/money/dc-del...
D.C. Delegate Candidates Ignite Their Money Machines in Race to Succeed Eleanor Holmes Norton
Councilmember Brooke Pinto has an early lead in cash.
www.notus.org
February 1, 2026 at 3:39 PM
In the race to succeed @eleanornorton.bsky.social as #DC delegate to Congress, @cmbrookepinto.bsky.social has taken an early financial lead, with @robertwhitedc.bsky.social and Kinney Zalesne firmly in the mix.
New from @taylorgiorno.bsky.social of @notus.com: www.notus.org/money/dc-del...
New from @taylorgiorno.bsky.social of @notus.com: www.notus.org/money/dc-del...
Reposted by Dave Levinthal
It’s a massive political war chest for the AI industry entering the 2026 midterm election, when issues such as data centers, energy usage, data privacy and AI ethics are likely to become key campaign issues. https://bit.ly/3ZMy9Yh
AI Industry Super PAC Enters Midterm Elections With a $70 Million War Chest
The super PAC, Leading the Future, is attempting to steer AI regulations in its favor.
bit.ly
January 30, 2026 at 9:56 PM
It’s a massive political war chest for the AI industry entering the 2026 midterm election, when issues such as data centers, energy usage, data privacy and AI ethics are likely to become key campaign issues. https://bit.ly/3ZMy9Yh
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Karoline Leavitt’s old congressional campaign remains deep in debt to a host of companies and individuals https://bit.ly/4bu0Hx8
Karoline Leavitt's Old Congressional Campaign Remains Deep in Debt
Karoline for Congress didn't raise a penny in late 2025 to refund donors who made excessive contributions.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Karoline Leavitt’s old congressional campaign remains deep in debt to a host of companies and individuals https://bit.ly/4bu0Hx8