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A group of Democratic lawmakers is calling on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate "potential violations" of federal securities laws by U.S. President Donald Trump or members of his inner circle. In a letter released on Friday, they asked the independent government agency to investigate "whether President Trump, any members of his cabinet, or other donor, insiders, and Administration officials engaged in insider trading, market manipulation, or other securities laws violations on April 9, 2025." [...]