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  • Amazon workers in North Carolina vote against unionizing

    Amazon workers in North Carolina vote against unionizing

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    Amazon workers in North Carolina have voted against a proposal to unionize, a win for the retail giant in its fight against organized labor at its facilities.

    About 4,300 employees at an Amazon fulfillment center in Garner, a suburb of Raleigh, were eligible to cast ballots in last week’s voting to decide whether to join a grassroots labor organization called Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment, the National Labor Relations Board said.

    Amazon workers voted at the warehouse nearly 3-to-1 against joining former and current Amazon workers in the independent union.

    The federal labor agency said 2,447 workers voted against unionizing while 829 voted in favor of joining the union.

    AMAZON INCREASES AD SPENDING ON X IN MAJOR REVERSAL: REPORT

    An Amazon spokeswoman said Saturday that the company already offers workers safe and inclusive workplaces and competitive pay. ( Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images, File / Getty Images)

    An Amazon spokeswoman said Saturday that the company already offers workers safe and inclusive workplaces and competitive pay, items in line with what most unions request.

    “We’re glad that our team in Garner was able to have their voices heard, and that they chose to keep a direct relationship with Amazon,” Amazon spokesperson Eileen Hards said in a statement.

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    Amazon warehouse workers in Garner, N.C., voted against joining an organized labor union last week. (Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images / Getty Images)

    AMAZON TO PAY $4M TO SETTLE SUIT ACCUSING COMPANY OF STEALING TIPS FROM DRIVERS

    Amazon’s efforts to stop organized labor from forming at its facilities haven’t always been successful.

    Wolf Financial chief strategy officer Shay Boloor analyzes Amazon and discusses the demand for A.I. on ‘Making Money.’

    Last month, workers at a Whole Foods location in Philadelphia made history as the first group to successfully unionize under the grocery chain, which is owned by Amazon.

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    In 2022, Amazon workers at a warehouse in Staten Island, N.Y., voted to unionize. Amazon has yet to recognize the election result or negotiate with organizers over a contract.

  • Amazon CEO ‘relieved’ after Hamas releases employee taken hostage on Oct. 7

    Amazon CEO ‘relieved’ after Hamas releases employee taken hostage on Oct. 7

    Ret. Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus evaluates the situation in the Middle East on ‘The Claman Countdown.’

    Amazon CEO Andy Jassy sent a message to employees saying he was “incredibly relieved” that Alexander (Sasha) Troufanov was released from Hamas captivity after being held hostage for nearly 500 days.

    “I’m incredibly relieved to share the news that our AWS teammate, Sasha Troufanov, who had been held hostage since the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel, has been released from captivity,” Jassy wrote in a message to employees.

    Jassy says that the company had a team of experts working with Troufanov’s family “behind the scenes” to secure his release. The exec explained that Amazon “painfully” could not comment on Troufanov’s abduction publicly “for fear that we would negatively impact their ability to be released or how they were treated in captivity.”

    Alexander (Sasha) Troufanov was held hostage by Hamas for nearly 500 days. (Courtesy of Bring Them Home Now/Handout via REUTERS / Reuters)

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    Amazon faced criticism in May 2024 when it was revealed that Troufanov worked for the company, as many noted that the company hadn’t said anything publicly. Some at the time speculated that Amazon was keeping quiet to protect itself and its brand. However, billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, a vocal supporter of Israel, gave the online shopping giant the benefit of the doubt.

    Hostages shown in posters

    A woman holds posters of Iair Horn, U.S.-Israeli Sagui Dekel-Chen and Russian-Israeli Sasha (Alexandre) Troufanov, hostages who were held in Gaza since the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, attack, and are set to be released as part of a ceasefire deal in Gaza be (REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

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    Troufanov was working at Amazon Web Services as an electrical engineer when he was kidnapped during Hamas’ deadly Oct. 7 attacks. He was taken hostage with his mother, grandmother and girlfriend, all of whom were released in November 2023 while he remained in captivity. Troufanov’s father was killed during the attacks.

    “It’s been an extremely trying time for everybody who knows and cares for Sasha — a lot of angst and feelings of helplessness. But, it can’t approach what Sasha and his family have been through, and we will continue to support them and do everything we can to help them heal,” Jassy wrote in his February 2025 message. He also said that his “heart goes out to everyone impacted by the war” and expressed hope that there would be a “long-term peaceful path.”

    Former Hamas hostages released on Feb. 15, 2025

    Hamas has released Alexander (Sasha) Troufanov, 29; Sagi Dekel-Chen, 36, and Iair Horn, 46. (The Hostages Family Forum)

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    On Saturday, Troufanov was released alongside Iair Horn and Sagui Dekel-Chen, who is an American citizen. However, this almost did not happen as days before their release, Hamas threatened to delay it over alleged ceasefire violations by Israel. 

    President Donald Trump then said Israel should “let all hell break out” if Hamas did not release all the remaining hostages by 12 p.m. eastern on Saturday. The terror group eventually walked back its threat on Thursday, saying the release would go on as planned.

    After more than 15 months of war, on Jan. 19, Israel and Hamas entered a ceasefire deal in which 33 hostages are expected to be released in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.

  • Amazon Valentine’s Day Sale 2025: Check List of Items Available at Discounted Prices To Gift to Your Valentine on February 14

    Amazon Valentine’s Day Sale 2025: Check List of Items Available at Discounted Prices To Gift to Your Valentine on February 14

    Mumbai, February 13: Amazon Valentine’s Day 2025 offers various electronic gadgets or fashion products to people looking to buy gifts for their loved ones. The e-commerce website offers products ranging from audio products to wearables, jewellery, apparel, accessories, and more. On Valentine’s Day 2025, interested customers can explore these products for gifting purposes.

    Amazon Valentine’s Day offers started a week ago, and the company started offering some of its popular products on February 14 to celebrate the day of love. Depending on the choice of your male friend or female friend, you can choose the model and gift them. Those looking to offer fashionable products, including clothing, fashion jewellery, smartwatches, and handbags, can also check out the following lists. Flipkart Valentine’s Day Sale 2025: List of Items Available at Discounted Prices That You Can Gift to Your Valentine on February 14.

    Amazon Valentine’s Day Offers; Check List of Items

    • Audio Products: Amazon offers a range of audio products, including portable speakers and wired earphones from top brands like Sony, JBL, boAt, and more. Customers can also find portable speakers for mini parties, home theatre systems, and in-ear headphones with heart rate monitoring. And the best part? These items are available at discounts of up to 50%, making them desirable and affordable. Clothing for Females: Amazon’s Valentine’s Day 2025 offer includes a variety of dresses that customers can buy for their female partners. These include jeans, dresses, kurtas, couple tops and tees, jackets, and modern clothes. Amazon offers these clothes at a nearly 80% discount. 

    • Clothing for Male: During the Valentine’s Day 2025 sale on Amazon, women can search for products like T-shirts, shirts, pants, jackets, suits and blazers, jeans, and other clothes for their male partners. Amazon claims to offer up to 80% and more discounts on these products.

    • Grooming Kit and Accessories for Females: Males can make their female friends or partners happy by gifting makeup kits, fashion jewellery, sandals, cosmetics, handbags, and other products. Amazon also offers these products at massive discounts ranging from 50% to 80% and more. 

    • Grooming and Accessories for Males: Females can gift grooming items, including trimmers and cosmetics, to their male friend or partner. Moreover, they can also consider gifting bracelets, shoes, bags, wallets, belts, and other items to make them happy this Valentine’s Day with 50% to 80% and more discount offers.

    • Smartwatches or Wrist Watches: Depending on the girl or boy’s preference, they can purchase a smartwatch or an analogue wristwatch. Amazon also offers these items at discounts of 40% to 80% and above. Hug Day 2025 Messages and Quotes: Netizens Share Wishes, Greetings, Images and HD Wallpapers To Celebrate Day 6 of Valentine Week.

    On this Valentine’s Day 2025, both males and females will look for a memorable item until next February 14. For this, they can explore various other options, such as wireless earbuds, sunglasses, hairdressers, and similar products.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 13, 2025 04:22 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Amazon to settle lawsuit alleging it stole drivers’ tips to save labor costs

    Amazon to settle lawsuit alleging it stole drivers’ tips to save labor costs

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    Amazon has agreed to pay $3.95 million to settle a lawsuit in which it was accused of subsidizing its labor costs by stealing the tips its drivers received to cover part of the employees’ base wages, D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced Friday. 

    According to Schwalb, Amazon misled consumers in Washington, D.C., between 2016 and 2019 by assuring them that all the tips they provided would go to Amazon’s Flex drivers, employees who deliver packages with their own cars. 

    Schwalb’s office alleged that by diverting millions of dollars in tips, Amazon was able to save on its own operating costs and therefore increase profits.

    “When companies mislead customers to boost their profits by stealing tips intended for their workers, they are cheating their consumers, their employees, and their competitors who play by the rules,” Schwalb said. 

    AMAZON SUED FOR ALLEGEDLY STEALING MORE THAN $1M IN TIPS FROM DELIVERY WORKERS

    An Amazon Flex driver loads their personal vehicle with packages. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)

    Amazon said in a statement to Fox News Digital that the company disagrees with the allegations, noting that Amazon Flex has evolved since then. 

    “For nearly a decade, Amazon Flex has empowered delivery partners to earn extra money on their own schedules,” Amazon spokesperson Steve Kelly said. “Like any successful program, Amazon Flex has evolved over time, and this lawsuit relates to a practice we changed more than five years ago. While we continue to disagree with these allegations, we’re happy to have the matter behind us so we can continue to focus on supporting delivery partners and customers.“

    140,000 AMAZON DRIVERS WILL GET BACK $60M IN ALLEGEDLY WITHHELD TIPS

    Flex workers load vehicles with orders at an Amazon delivery station

    Flex workers load vehicles with orders at an Amazon delivery station. (Kathy Tran/Bloomberg / Getty Images)

    When Amazon Flex launched in 2015, consumers were able to tip their delivery drivers at checkout, which stated that 100% of the tips would go to the drivers. 

    The lawsuit claimed that Amazon changed its driver payment model the following year, and that instead of allowing the tips to increase the driver’s total compensation, the company used it to cover the employees’ base wages Amazon had already promised to pay the drivers.

    According to the Federal Trade Commission, the payment model change was not disclosed to the drivers or the consumers, allowing the model to continue taking tips until 2019, when Amazon became “aware of the FTC’s investigation in 2019.”

    The company was accused of stealing more than $1 million in tips to cover its labor expenses. 

    Amazon packages found in wooded area

    Amazon packages sit in delivery bags. (Lakeville Police Department)

    As part of a settlement with the FTC in 2021, all the customer tips at issue were eventually paid to the drivers, according to an Amazon spokesperson at that time.

    Aside from the restitution-only settlement with the FTC, the attorney general’s office filed a lawsuit for injunctive relief and civil penalties, noting that additional penalties were warranted to disincentivize unlawful behavior. 

    “It’s not sufficient, after being caught, to simply give back the ill-gotten gains,” Schwalb said. “Rather, there must be meaningful consequences to deter misconduct from happening in the first place. Especially when living expenses are harder and harder to afford, my office will continue to ensure that hardworking District residents receive every penny of their earnings and consumers have confidence that they are not being misled.”

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    According to the settlement, Amazon has denied all the allegations and claims.

    “Amazon maintains that it made truthful, complete, unambiguous, and accurate representations to customers regarding tips for drivers,” the settlement stated.

    According to the settlement terms, Amazon will pay $3.95 million, including $2.45 million in penalties and $1.5 million in costs.

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    The company has also agreed to maintain transparent tipping practices. 

    “If Amazon uses tips for any purpose other than increasing driver compensation, the company must make clear disclosures about how tips are used on both its website and its app,” the settlement stated.

    Fox News’ Daniella Genovese contributed to this report. 

  • Amazon increases ad spending on X in major reversal: report

    Amazon increases ad spending on X in major reversal: report

    Smart Trade Pro co-founder D.R. Barton says Amazon plays a large role in the AI game and that Target is having a ‘rebound.’

    Amazon has increased its ad spending on X, which is owned by Elon Musk, more than a year after it removed many of its advertisements from the platform, according to a report. 

    Other companies like Apple cut some or all of their spending over concerns of rising hate speech after Elon Musk, a confidante of President Donald Trump and head of the Department of Government Efficiency, bought the platform in 2022. 

    Musk has called himself a “free speech absolutist.” 

    Apple, which cut all of its spending on X in 2023, is now reevaluating, as are other brands, The Wall Street Journal reported. 

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    The Amazon logo displayed outside the Amazon UK Services Ltd Warehouse Jan. 30, 2025, in Warrington, U.K. (Nathan Stirk/Getty Images) / Getty Images)

    But some companies are returning to the platform with ad buys still much lower than before Musk bought Twitter, which he renamed X, according to the Journal. 

    Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and other tech CEOs, like Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Apple head Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, all attended Trump’s inauguration last week, and Amazon, Meta and Apple all donated to Trump’s inaugural committee. 

    New ad revenue could be crucial for X, which is still struggling after Musk bought it for $44 billion. 

    Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos at the inauguration

    Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and X owner Elon Musk at the inauguration.  (Saul Loeb-Pool/Getty Images / Getty Images)

    “Our user growth is stagnant, revenue is unimpressive, and we’re barely breaking even,” Musk revealed in a letter this month to staff, the Journal reported, adding that Musk has denied sending the email. 

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    Last summer, X filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against the Global Alliance for Responsible Media, the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) and GARM members CVS Health, Mars, Orsted and Unilever, alleging an illegal ad boycott of the platform. 

    FOX Business has reached out to Amazon for comment. 

  • Republic Day Sale 2025 Ends Today: Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital and Other E-Commerce Websites Offer Discount on Leading Smartphone, Laptop Brands; Check Details

    Republic Day Sale 2025 Ends Today: Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital and Other E-Commerce Websites Offer Discount on Leading Smartphone, Laptop Brands; Check Details

    Mumbai, January 26: Several leading e-retailers have announced a wide range of offers on Republic Day 2025 on their websites, offering lower prices. These e-commerce websites have listed products ranging from smartphones, TWS earbuds, televisions, clothes, kitchen appliances, home appliances and more. There are various products from different categories. The Republic Day sale on these websites began earlier, but it will officially end on January 26, 2025. 

    Before the Republic Day sale ends, you can explore buying the products you wish at a much lower price on popular websites like Flipkart, Amazon, Croma, Puma, Reliance and others. All these websites have different offers based on the products. ‘Road to Game Jam’ Initiative: GDAI and KGeN Collaborate To Empower India’s Game Developers Through New Challenge.

    Flipkart Republic Day Sale 2025

    Also called the Flipkart Monumental sale, the Flipkart Republic Day sale 2025 began on January 22, 2025, and it currently offers products like gaming laptops starting at INR 45,990 and many other accessories. Flipkart offers the iPhone 16 starting at INR 67,900, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus at INR 59,999, and Nothing Phone (2a) at INR 18,999. 

    Croma Republic Day Sale 2025

    Croma, owned by Tata Sons’ Infinity Limited, has announced its sale on Republic Day 2025, offering up to INR 3,000 discount or 10% off on certain products. During the Croma Republic Day Sale 2025, you can buy products including Vivo V28 5G, Redmi 14C or 13C, and Vivo T3 Lite 5G at around INR 10,000 price range. Besides, Croma offers TWS earbuds at discounted rates from brands such as JBL, ZEBRONICS, boAt and. 

    Reliance Digital Republic Day Sale 2025

    Reliance Digital has announced up to INR 20,000 discounts on all credit and debit cards. In top picks, the e-commerce giant has selected models, including Motorola G42 at INR 9,999, neckbands and TWS at up to 70% discount, small appliances at up to 60% discounts, and smartwatches at around 85% discounted rates. Besides, the Reliance Digital Republic Day Sale 2025 offers products such as laptops, smart TVs, and home appliances at much lower rates. 

    Amazon Republic Day Sale 2025

    Global e-commerce giant Amazon announced offers and discounts during  Republic Day 2025, from products like smartphones, laptops, tablets, cameras, TWS earbuds and others from the top brands available in India. During Amazon Republic Day sale 2025, you can explore discounts on products, including Apple iPad 7 which is priced at INR 38,999, Sony WH-100MX5 earbuds at INR 25,999, ASUS TUF Gaming A15 laptop at INR 47,900 and various other products. Republic Day 2025 Google Doodle: Search Engine Giant Celebrates India’s 76th Gantantra Diwas With ‘Wildlife Meets Culture’.

    • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is priced at INR 71,999 on Amazon and 

    • iPhone 16 is available on Flipkart for INR 69,900 

    • POCO X7 Pro 5G is available at INR 27,999 exclusively on Flipkart. 

    Based on the selected model, you can compare the prices from the leading e-commerce platforms and buy the smartphone, laptop, earbuds or other products during the Republic Day sale 2025 in India. Today, most sales will end along with all the offers and discounts. 

     

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 26, 2025 11:07 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • American-made space heaters sold on Amazon recalled due to electric shock, fire hazards

    American-made space heaters sold on Amazon recalled due to electric shock, fire hazards

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    Nearly 8,000 American-made space heaters were recalled in the U.S. after officials found they could cause electric shock and fire hazards.

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday recalled 7,780 Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heaters, which are sold exclusively on Amazon. 

    The CPSC claims the power cord can “partially detach” from the heater enclosure, potentially leading to cord damage over time, posing electric shock and fire hazards.

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled thousands of Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heaters. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission / Fox News)

    MORE THAN 500,000 ELECTRIC SPACE HEATERS RECALLED DUE TO OVERHEATING CONCERNS

    No injuries have been reported, as of Tuesday afternoon, according to officials.

    The recall involves Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heaters with a “JUL24” or “AUG24” date code and “TYPE VH2” printed on the silver rating label on the bottom of the heater, according to the commission.

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    The heaters are off-white and have thermostatic temperature control, automatic or continuous fan operation, and two heat settings, according to the CPSC. “Vornado” with a red “V” behind it is printed on the front of the unit. Only units with a “JUL24” or “AUG24” date code are included in the recall. 

    The heaters in question were sold on Amazon from August to October for about $90, according to the commission.

    Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heater label

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled thousands of Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heaters. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission / Fox News)

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    The product was sold by Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kansas, and manufactured in the United States, according to officials.

    “Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Vornado to confirm that their product is part of the recall and receive instructions on how to receive a free replacement heater,” according to the CPSC.

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    To receive a replacement, contact Vornado by calling 844-205-7978 or by emailing [email protected].

  • Pelosi discloses sales of Nvidia and Apple shares, purchase of Alphabet and Amazon

    Pelosi discloses sales of Nvidia and Apple shares, purchase of Alphabet and Amazon

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    Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reported several stock trades on Inauguration Day that were made in December and early January involving several of the world’s largest tech companies, an industry her husband Paul has traded in before. 

    Congressional stock trading disclosures, known as periodic transaction reports, cover trades made by both the member of Congress and a spouse.

    Ian Krager, a spokesperson for the former speaker, told FOX Business, “Speaker Pelosi does not own any stocks, and she has no prior knowledge or subsequent involvement in any transactions.”

    NANCY PELOSI’S HUSBAND SOLD MORE THAN $500K IN VISA STOCK AHEAD OF DOJ ACTION

    Pelosi’s disclosure showed the purchase of 50 call options for Alphabet, the parent company of Google, along with 50 call options for Amazon, according to her latest periodic transaction report filed with the clerk of the House of Representatives. 

    Both sets of call options have a strike price of $150 and were valued between $250,001 and $500,000. Call options give investors the right to buy shares of a company at a specific price.

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    NVDA NVIDIA CORP. 147.07 +6.24 +4.43%
    GOOGL ALPHABET INC. 198.37 +0.32 +0.16%
    AMZN AMAZON.COM INC. 235.01 +4.30 +1.86%

    The disclosure showed the sale of 10,000 shares of Nvidia along with 31,600 shares of Apple on Dec. 31. After the sale, Paul Pelosi bought 50 more Nvidia call options on Jan. 14 that had a strike price of $80 in a trade that was in the range between $250,000 and $500,000. He also exercised 500 call options for Nvidia on Dec. 20 that had a strike price of $12 and were due to expire that day. 

    That trade was in the range between $500,000 and $1 million.

    Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reported new stock trades involving notable tech companies. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images / Getty Images)

    The former speaker’s disclosure also noted several other investments that occurred in the last month, including that 140 call options were exercised for 14,000 shares of Palo Alto Networks at a strike price of $100 that were due to expire Dec. 20 in a trade reported as being between $1 million and $5 million.

    Pelosi also disclosed the purchase of 50 call options of Tempus AI with a $20 strike price, as well as 50 call options of Vistra Corp. with a $50 strike price, on Jan. 14. The Vistra purchase was in the $500,000 to $1 million range, while Tempus was between $50,000 and $100,000.

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    VST VISTRA CORP 186.85 +1.41 +0.76%
    TEM TEMPUS AI 50.45 +2.81 +5.90%

    BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS REACHES AGREEMENT TO BAN LAWMAKERS FROM TRADING STOCKS

    Paul and Nancy Pelosi

    Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and husband Paul Pelosi attend the Vanity Fair Oscars Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California, on March 10, 2024. (Michael Tran/AFP via Getty Images / Getty Images)

    Investments made by Paul Pelosi have attracted scrutiny amid mounting calls for members of Congress and their immediate family members to be banned from stock trading. 

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    Last fall, Paul Pelosi sold over $500,000 in Visa stock ahead of a Justice Department antitrust suit against the credit card giant. Earlier last year, an analysis estimated that he made the couple nearly $4 million in a six-month period off of Nvidia call options he bought in November 2023.

    Lawmakers’ spouses can trade in companies or industries their partner may help regulate, but it’s illegal for members of Congress and their family members to profit from inside information.

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    Members of Congress on both sides of the political aisle have proposed legislation in recent years that would ban lawmakers and their family members from owning stock. Bipartisan bills to that end were developed in the Senate during the last Congress, but neither became law before the end of the 118th Congress, leaving the issue to the current Congress.

    FOX Business’ Breck Dumas contributed to this report.