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Emily Wilkins
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DC Correspondent with CNBC covering the intersection of business and policy on Capitol Hill. Former President of the National Press Club.
Steil says partners and spouses would be included - notes it might be a little more complex for dependents.
November 19, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Blind trusts probably not making the cut -

"Blind trust in theory, works really well if you have fully ethical individuals," Steil said on Squawk Box.

"However, you had an unethical individual, they would use that to make trades that would not even be disclosed to anyone."
November 19, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Steil says he'd like to look at things like pre-announcement of sales "which often publicly traded companies do for their executive teams."
November 19, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Steil says the goal is to prevent lawmakers from profiting off of inside info, but previous efforts have failed bc they don't have enough support

"What they did was a rush process that didn't take into account all the nuances of the 435 members that we have here on Capitol Hill."
November 19, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Bores, who used to work for Palantir, hits back -

“I am someone with a Masters in Computer Science, two patents, and nearly a decade working in tech. If they are scared of people who understand their business regulating their business, they are telling on themselves.”
November 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Main issue Bores' AI safety bill passed the NY Assembly.

From AI PAC Leading the Future -

"The RAISE Act is a clear example of the patchwork, uninformed, and bureaucratic state laws that would slow American progress and open the door for China to win the global race for AI leadership."
November 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM