Sen. Grassley on Mueller Indictments, Tax Reform, Tech

The transcript covers political resignations, the enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act, and the impact of these events on tax reform. It discusses the role of tech companies like Facebook and Google in election security and the potential for regulation. The conversation also touches on financial strategies, including 401K taxation and the tax code, highlighting the need for economic growth and middle-income tax cuts.

What is the Foreign Agents Registration Act primarily concerned with?

• Controlling foreign trade

• Monitoring foreign media

• Registering foreign lobbyists

• Regulating foreign investments

What was highlighted as a 'dirty secret' in Washington DC?

• Unregistered foreign lobbying

• Political campaign funding

• Media bias

• The lack of tax reform

How does the speaker suggest Congress can handle multiple issues simultaneously?

• By postponing less important issues

• By having different committees work on separate issues

• By focusing on one issue at a time

• By delegating tasks to external committees

What is the proposed solution for the taxation of 401K contributions?

• Eliminating 401K plans

• Increasing contribution limits

• Taxing contributions upfront

• Maintaining the current system

What is the main concern regarding social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter?

• Their potential use by foreign governments to influence elections

• Their impact on traditional media

• Their influence on public opinion

• Their role in spreading misinformation

What might happen if social media platforms fail to self-regulate?

• Government regulation

• Increased advertising costs

• Loss of user trust

• Decreased platform usage

What is the underlying motive of foreign governments trying to influence elections, according to the speaker?

• To support specific candidates

• To undermine confidence in democratic processes

• To promote their own political systems

• To gain economic advantages