Senate Democrats Ask Regulators to Probe Icahn

Senate Democrats Ask Regulators to Probe Icahn

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The transcript discusses a letter led by Senator Elizabeth Warren and other senators, urging regulators to investigate Carl Icahn's influence on President Trump's regulatory decisions, particularly in the energy market. It highlights Trump's deregulation efforts and the Democratic Party's response to these actions, focusing on potential conflicts of interest and the impact on Wall Street and wealthy investors.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which senator led the letter requesting an investigation into Carl Icahn's influence on President Trump?

Sherrod Brown

Amy Klobuchar

Elizabeth Warren

Kevin Surly

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Carl Icahn's role in relation to President Trump?

Campaign manager

Informal advisor on regulatory matters

Press secretary

Official advisor on foreign policy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a significant focus of President Trump's first hundred days in office?

Education policy

Healthcare reform

Deregulation of markets

Tax increases

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which market is particularly affected by President Trump's deregulation efforts?

Technology market

Energy market

Healthcare market

Automobile market

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are Democrats responding to President Trump's deregulation actions?

By focusing on foreign policy

By becoming more active in oversight

By shifting right politically

By supporting deregulation