Trump administration News & Prediction Market Coverage
Track the latest Trump administration news across prediction markets. Prediction News is following 5 active Trump administration stories across regulation, legal action, market moves, and platform developments, each clustered from original reporting and summarized for operators, traders, and regulators.
Latest News
Kalshi loses New York preemption fight, appeals to Second Circuit as Washington opens
LegalCFTC orders Kalshi to honor Michigan trades despite state court block
LegalCFTC sues Minnesota to block nation's first felony prediction market ban
LegalTrump administration proposes prediction market rules preserving most sports activity
LegalKalshi sues Minnesota to block nation's first felony prediction market ban
Frequently Asked Questions
What prediction market rules has the Trump administration proposed?
In June 2026 the administration proposed CFTC rules that would allow most sports-related event contracts while prohibiting or restricting bets on war, assassination, terrorism, and certain gaming activities deemed contrary to the public interest.
Has the Trump administration sued Minnesota over its prediction market ban?
Yes, in May 2026 the administration, via the CFTC, filed suit to block Minnesota's felony ban on prediction markets, scheduled to take effect in August 2026, asserting federal preemption of state law.
What is the Trump administration's stance on state bans of prediction markets?
The administration opposes state criminal bans and has asserted exclusive federal regulatory authority through the CFTC, filing lawsuits and public statements supporting continued operation of CFTC-regulated platforms.
Does the Trump administration support Kalshi and Polymarket?
The administration has backed the platforms in federal litigation against state restrictions and proposed rules intended to preserve most of their current sports and event contract activity.
When did the Trump administration propose new prediction market regulations?
The CFTC under the administration issued the proposal on June 10, 2026, with the final version expected to face legal challenges from states and others.