Senate Unanimously Bans Members From Betting On Prediction Markets
BETTING ON THE HOUSE: THE SENATE’S UNANIMOUS STRIKE AGAINST INSIDER PREDICTION MARKETS
By Senior Investigative Correspondent
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a rare moment of absolute unity in the 119th Congress, the United States Senate has moved with "Wartime Speed" to close one of the most glaring ethical loopholes in modern history. In a 100-0 unanimous vote, the Senate has banned its members and staff from using non-public information to profit on prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.
The move, which took effect immediately, marks a clinical success for the 2026 Restoration's commitment to "Character = 100" in public service.
I. ENDING THE "INSANITY" OF INSIDER WAGERS
The charge was led by Senator Bernie Moreno, who has emerged as a key figure in the "Administrative Lethality" movement to clean up D.C. Moreno didn't mince words, labeling the practice of lawmakers trading stocks or betting on political outcomes as "completely insane."
The logic of the ban is simple: voters need to know that their representatives are voting for the good of the state, not the good of their digital wallets. In the 2026 Renaissance, where public trust is being rebuilt brick by brick, the idea of a Senator betting on the very geopolitical conflicts or legislative outcomes they control is no longer tolerable.
II. THE HOUSE GAP: WILL SPEAKER JOHNSON BLINK?
While the Senate has drawn its "Red Line," the House of Representatives remains a "Betting Haven." Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wasted no time in pressuring the other side of the Capitol, urging Speaker Mike Johnson to adopt the same standard immediately.
Representative Ashley Hinson is currently spearheading the House's version of the ban, but until it passes, a significant loophole remains. This "Deadly Overlap" between those who know the secrets and those who place the bets continues to be a "Smoking Gun" for critics of the current House leadership.
III. BEYOND THE HILL: THE YOUNG-SLOTKIN OFFENSIVE
The Senate's move is just the first step in a broader "Ethical Audit" of the federal government. Senators Todd Young and Elissa Slotkin have introduced separate, expansive legislation that would push these restrictions across the entire executive branch and the federal workforce.
The concern is that if a Senator can't bet, but a high-level staffer at the Pentagon or the State Department can, the "Infrastructure of Deceit" remains intact. The goal is a "Victorious American" future where market-moving secrets are used to protect the country, not pad the bank accounts of bureaucrats.
IV. THE INDUSTRY VERDICT: "HAPPY TO HELP"
In a surprising twist, the platforms themselves—Polymarket and Kalshi—have publicly backed the ban. Kalshi co-founder Tarek Mansour called it a "great step" to increase market trust, while Polymarket signaled they are "happy to help" codify these restrictions into law. For the 2026 Restoration, this industry support is "Liquid Gold Intel," proving that even the markets are ready for a new standard of American integrity.
The audit has begun. The Senate has fired the first shot in the war on insider betting. Now, all eyes are on the House to see if they have the character to follow suit.
Ilhan Omar Arrested - Refused to Leave and Fought Police
Minneapolis, Minnesota - June 16, 2026
Newly released police records show that Rep. Ilhan Omar was arrested for trespassing in 2013 after refusing multiple orders to leave a Minneapolis hotel lobby. According to the Hennepin County police report, Omar became argumentative with officers and physically resisted when police attempted to escort her from the premises.
The incident occurred on January 18, 2013, after an event at the Minneapolis Convention Center featuring former Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Large crowds followed the presidential convoy to the Hotel Ivy, where the president was staying. Hotel staff requested police assistance to clear the lobby, stating that only guests with room keys were permitted to remain.
When an officer approached Omar and asked her to leave, she refused. The report states that Omar was “argumentative” and stood her ground.
“As she stood her ground and refused to leave, I took hold of her left elbow to escort her from the lobby. Omar then pulled away from me, stating, ‘Don’t put your hands on me!’” the officer wrote.
Ten minutes later, the same officer found Omar seated in another area of the lobby. After being informed she would be arrested for trespassing if she did not leave, Omar again refused to comply.
The officer attempted to handcuff her while she remained seated in a chair. Omar pulled away during the arrest. She was ultimately booked into Hennepin County Jail.
“Omar was booked at [Hennepin County Jail] as I felt it was likely that she would fail to respond to a citation, and she also demonstrated that she was going to continue her criminal behavior,” the officer wrote in the report.
The newly surfaced document adds to the long list of controversies surrounding the Minnesota congresswoman.
Hannah Dugan Sentenced to 10 Years: Ex-Judge Helped Undocumented Immigrant Flee ICE in Court
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — June 16, 2026
THE SENTENCING HEARING for former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan has been postponed indefinitely as a federal court takes under advisement a high-stakes defense motion aimed at completely overturning her felony conviction.
U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman opted to halt the scheduled June 3, 2026 proceedings to consider extensive oral arguments regarding recent appellate case law and procedural standards that could render the baseline foundation of the government's case legally invalid.
Dugan, 67, faces a statutory maximum penalty of five years in federal prison following a split verdict delivered by a federal jury in December 2025. The panel found her guilty of one felony count of obstructing an official federal proceeding but acquitted her on a misdemeanor charge of concealing an individual from arrest.
The criminal charges stem from a highly controversial April 18, 2025 incident inside the Milwaukee County Courthouse involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and an undocumented immigrant.
"The defense maintains that the administrative execution of a standard immigration warrant does not meet the strict statutory definitions of an official federal proceeding required under obstruction laws."
The structural trial evidence demonstrated that ICE agents arrived at the county courthouse to detain Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, a Mexican national who had re-entered the United States illegally and was appearing before Dugan on a state misdemeanor battery matter.
According to official court testimony, Dugan confronted the agents outside her courtroom door, informing them that their administrative paperwork did not authorize a summary arrest within her state court facility. She then directed the officers to the chief judge's office before utilizing a private jury exit corridor to escort Flores-Ruiz and his defense attorney safely out of the building.
Agents remaining in the immediate vicinity observed the departure and apprehended Flores-Ruiz outside the municipal facility following a short foot chase.
Dugan resigned from her judicial seat shortly after the split jury verdict was finalized. While many legal observers originally anticipated a multi-year prison sentence if the felony conviction stood, first-time nonviolent offenders can alternatively receive probation or non-custodial outcomes depending on judicial discretion.
"The prosecution continues to push back forcefully against the request for a new trial, maintaining that the jury’s original verdict rested on sufficient, verified evidence and correctly applied federal law."
The case has commanded national attention from legal scholars as an unprecedented early test of a state court judge facing criminal prosecution for actions intersecting with federal immigration enforcement. The ongoing dispute has exposed deep rifts over the absolute authority of state jurists, courthouse safe-haven policies, and the true legal boundaries of domestic judicial discretion.
Judge Adelman did not issue an immediate ruling from the bench following the conclusion of oral arguments, stating that a comprehensive written order will follow. Consequently, the former judge's sentencing remains on hold until the court determines whether the underlying felony conviction will stand or be permanently vacated.
Maxine Waters Gets Huge Dose Of Her Own Medicine After Making Snide Remark About Speaker Candidate Jim Jordan O
Washington, D.C. - June 16, 2026
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) was loudly shouted down on the House floor Tuesday after labeling Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) an “insurrectionist” during debate over the next Speaker of the House. The outburst came as Jordan faced a difficult first ballot for the speakership.
Waters voiced support for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries before directing her remarks at Jordan. Republican members immediately drowned out her comments with shouts of opposition. One unnamed Republican was heard saying, “Huh? What did the Communist say?”
Jordan responded to the attack with a smirk but did not engage directly. The incident highlighted the sharp partisan tensions surrounding the Speaker election.
Jordan fell 17 votes short of the 217 needed to win on the first ballot Tuesday. All Democrats supported Jeffries, while several Republicans voted for other candidates. The House is scheduled to hold another vote on Wednesday at 11 a.m. ET.
Jordan told reporters late Tuesday that he remains committed to securing the gavel without forming a coalition government with Democrats. “We’re gonna keep going,” he said. “No one in our conference wants to see any type of coalition government with Democrats. So we’re going to keep working, and we’re going to get to the votes.”
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) told Fox News that she will continue supporting Jordan and believes momentum is building in his favor. She said anyone claiming to know exactly what will happen next is “full of it.”
The Wall Street Journal editorial board issued a sharp rebuke of the House Republican conference Tuesday night, criticizing the eight members who removed former Speaker Kevin McCarthy for failing to have a clear plan or alternative candidate.
Jordan has stated that one of his first priorities as Speaker would be to ensure Israel receives all necessary support in its war against Hamas. He said he would work with House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul and the Senate on a resolution backing the Jewish state.
