Core Points - Members of Congress have violated the STOCK Act in 2025 by failing to disclose their stock transactions in a timely manner, raising concerns about transparency and potential insider trading [1][2][4] Group 1: STOCK Act Violations - Congresswoman Sheri Biggs disclosed multiple transactions dating back to March 2025, which were filed past the reporting deadline [4][8] - The STOCK Act requires members of Congress to disclose transactions within 45 days, with a $200 late fee for the first offense [4][7] Group 2: Specific Transactions - Biggs' transactions included selling stocks of major companies such as Apple Inc, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft Corporation, and Berkshire Hathaway in March, as well as buying U.S. Treasury notes [5][6] - A notable transaction involved Biggs buying between $100,000 to $250,000 worth of the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF on July 9, 2025, which was linked to pro-crypto legislation passed shortly after [6][8] Group 3: Public Perception - Delayed disclosures of stock trades by Congress members contribute to public distrust regarding their trading activities [7]

Group 1 - U.S. Treasury yields have increased slightly, with the two-year yield at 3.502%, the ten-year yield at 4.051%, and the thirty-year yield at 4.698% [2] - The focus of the market is on the preliminary benchmark revisions to the establishment survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which is expected to influence the labor market outlook [1] - A $58 billion auction of three-year notes is also a significant event to watch in the U.S. Treasury market [2]