Sen. Feinstein 'Voluntarily' Talked To FBI About Husband's Stock Sales

The transcript discusses Senator Dianne Feinstein's cooperation with the FBI regarding her husband's stock transactions. Feinstein's husband, Richard Blum, sold significant stock before the market downturn due to the pandemic. Feinstein denies any wrongdoing, stating she has no input on her husband's financial decisions. The transcript also mentions the investigation into Senator Richard Burr's stock transactions, leading to his stepping down as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee.

What was the main reason for the FBI's interest in Senator Feinstein's husband's stock trades?

• He made trades based on insider information.

• He sold stocks just before the market crash.

• He refused to cooperate with the FBI.

• He bought stocks in a new company.

What does the 2012 Stock Act prohibit?

• Lawmakers from trading stocks altogether.

• Lawmakers from using insider information for trading.

• Lawmakers from making any financial decisions.

• Lawmakers from investing in biotech companies.

How did Senator Feinstein respond to allegations of wrongdoing?

• She accused the FBI of misconduct.

• She refused to comment on the allegations.

• She claimed no involvement in her husband's financial decisions.

• She admitted to influencing her husband's trades.

What action did Senator Richard Burr take amid the investigation into his stock transactions?

• He sold all his stocks.

• He resigned from the Senate.

• He stepped down as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee.

• He denied any wrongdoing.

What was the FBI's action towards Senator Richard Burr during their investigation?

• They fined him for insider trading.

• They cleared him of all charges.

• They confiscated his cell phone.

• They arrested him.