news Bbc World 2026-07-16

White House Staffer Accused of $100k in Bets Based on Trump Speech Leaks

A White House staff member is accused of profiting nearly $100,000 by allegedly using insider knowledge of President Trump's speeches to place bets on a prediction market.

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