Sen. Marco Rubio Tapped To Lead Senate Intelligence Committee

Marco Rubio has been appointed as the acting chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee after Richard Burr stepped aside due to an FBI investigation into his stock transactions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The investigation focuses on potential insider trading violations. Rubio is expected to continue the committee's investigation into Russian election interference. Although typically he would have to give up his role as chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee, he may seek a waiver to lead both committees temporarily.

Who was appointed as the acting chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee?

• Catherine Beak

• Mitch McConnell

• Richard Burr

• Marco Rubio

What prompted Senator Richard Burr to temporarily step aside from his role?

• Retirement

• A new appointment

• An FBI investigation

• Health issues

What is the 2012 Stock Act concerned with?

• Prohibiting insider trading by lawmakers

• Regulating stock market transactions

• Ensuring fair trade practices

• Monitoring pandemic-related stock sales

What investigation is Rubio expected to help conclude as acting chairman?

• COVID-19 pandemic response

• Senate Small Business Committee activities

• Russian election interference

• Stock market regulations

What might Rubio seek to do while temporarily leading the Senate Intelligence Committee?

• Relinquish his role in the Small Business Committee

• Lead both the Intelligence and Small Business Committees

• Focus solely on the Intelligence Committee

• Step down from all committee roles