Congress Ledger: Insider Trading & Stock Tracker

The AI Bubble Transparency Act & Recent Congress Stock Trades

The regulatory battle lines for Artificial Intelligence have officially been drawn in Washington—and Congress is already placing its bets. In this episode of Congress Ledger, Jack and Sarah break down the newly introduced AI Bubble Transparency Act and expose the latest closed-door tech lobbying maneuvers on K Street. More importantly, we dive into the ledger to track the exact politicians buying up major semiconductor and tech assets like AMD and IBM right as federal rules are being rewritten. Are lawmakers protecting the economy, or just front-running the market? We follow the money Supported Resources & Public Data: • Congressional Trade Filings: https://www.insiderfinance.io/congress-trades • Senate Banking Committee Updates: https://www.banking.senate.gov/newsroom/minority/ahead-of-committee-hearing-on-ai-and-the-american-dream-warren-and-blumenthal-introduce-the-ai-bubble-transparency-act Subscribe to Congress Ledger for daily smart-speaker flash briefings and weekly portfolio deep dives.

AI Lobbying Explained: Congress, Big Tech, and U.S. AI Regulation Influence

This is a 40-minute investigative podcast episode from Congress Ledger breaking down how AI lobbying is shaping laws in Washington, D.C. Big Tech companies and lobbying groups are spending heavily to influence how artificial intelligence will be regulated in the United States. This episode explores how AI policy is being developed, who is involved, and how corporate influence is shaping the future of AI lawmaking. We cover: * How AI lobbying in Washington is rapidly expanding * The role of Big Tech companies in shaping regulation * Why AI policy is one of the most important political battles right now * How lobbying money flows through Congress and policy networks * The debate over whether regulation is protecting the public or corporations This episode uses recent reporting and data to examine the growing intersection between artificial intelligence, politics, and corporate influence in the United States. If you’re interested in: AI regulation, Big Tech influence, Washington politics, Congress, lobbying, or technology policy — this episode breaks it down in a clear investigative format.

The K Street Data Audit (Lobbyist Dark Money)

APRIL 2026 AUDIT: We follow the money from K Street to the U.S. Capitol. One week before the crucial House Financial Services hearing, The Congress Ledger deconstructs the Data Broker Accountability Act of 2026 and the lobbying firms trying to write the rules. We expose how "Digital Strings"—the specific, translucent lines of code that kept 270 million SSNs "off-book" during the National Public Data breach—are maintained through strategic campaign contributions. This is the audit of the "Puppet Masters." If the strings aren't cut on April 15th, they become the new standard.

THE CONGRESS LEDGER: The 1999 Privacy Shield

APRIL 2026 AUDIT: We deconstruct the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) loophole. Discover how a 27-year-old law is being used by Fintech giants to bypass modern state privacy protections. As the House Financial Services Committee meets on April 15th, we ask why your "Right to Delete" stops at your bank’s front door. This is the audit of the regulatory "dead zone."

THE $21B RECEIPT: National Public Data & The "No-Index" Smoking Gun

We are following the paper trail the lobbyists tried to bury. In this episode of The Congress Ledger, we break down the specific "No-Index" tags found on the opt-out pages of major data brokers during the Joint Economic Committee’s 2026 audit. While 270 million Americans had their SSNs exposed in the National Public Data breach, the "Original Ledger" shows that brokers were actively sabotaging consumer privacy tools to protect their bottom line. With the April 15 House Financial Services hearing approaching, we name the companies and the specific lines of code that kept the $21 Billion heist invisible. This is the audit of the "No-Index" scandal.