In the latest episode of political theater, everyone’s favorite Capitol Hill stock market wizard, Nancy Pelosi, is making headlines again. Her financial acrobatics have left folks scratching their heads, especially when considering her supposed modest congressional salary. It’s no wonder that the topic of congressional stock trading is on everyone’s lips lately, leading to Congress doing something quite extraordinary—they’ve actually agreed on something! Enter the freshly minted PELOSI Act, a bill introduced by Senator Josh Hawley designed to ban stock trading for lawmakers and their spouses to curb these too-good-to-be-true returns.

The attention has ruffled a few of Pelosi’s feathers. While she has often been accused of benefiting from insider trading, the reality is that her husband, Paul Pelosi, conducts the trading. These transactions have sparked controversy, but the legislation that bears Nancy Pelosi’s nickname – albeit as an acronym – addresses the broader issue of potential conflict of interest for all lawmakers.

Naturally, all this attention has led to increased scrutiny, with some accusations from political rivals like Donald Trump. However, the idea of a CNN interview where Pelosi supposedly deflects stock accusations lacks evidence.

Now, the average Joe might wonder, how is it that Pelosi’s family’s stock market prowess surpasses even the most seasoned financial analysts? According to her and her defenders, it’s all just coincidence and a matter of her husband’s investment skills. But most folks aren’t buying into that particular fairy tale.

In any case, it’s just another day in the funhouse of politics—a spectacle full of backpedaling, finger-pointing, and the intoxicating aroma of power and privilege. As the dust settles, one can’t help but wonder if insider secrets will continue to be an open secret, or if this new legislative act will finally call time on these impressive congressional fortunes.