CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics

Trump administration officials and congressional leaders seem to be making some progress on the next COVID-19 relief bill following more than a week of talks. But key issues remain, including unemployment insurance, schools reopening, and state and local aid. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt break down the recent negotiations, discuss the sticking points and look at where negotiation...

Few industries have been hit harder by the pandemic than restaurants. In this episode, we turn to Andy Shallal, who was appointed by Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser to sit on a task force that looks at what the city needs to do during and after the pandemic to reopen. Shallal owns one of the city’s most beloved restaurant chains, Busboys and Poets, and has distinct thoughts about what the future ho...

In this episode, we explore the fallout on Capitol Hill from Texas Republican lawmaker Louie Gohmert's revelation that he has the coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In tonight's episode, we delve into what GOP lawmakers asked for in the next round of relief to ease the economic burden of the pandemic - billions were allocated for the defense industry, while transportation was left behind. We also look at what's being done to protect frontline workers and patients from protective equipment that doesn't meet federal safety standards. Learn more about your ad ch...

CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss the latest COVID-19 relief bill from Senate Republicans; breaking down its provisions, disagreements within the GOP and Democrats' criticisms of the package. They also explain how long it could take for negotiators to reach bipartisan agreement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In tonight's episode, Senate leaders have been working to release their version of the next COVID-19 relief bill, but talks fizzled after disagreements amongst members of the GOP over certain provisions, and the Wahite House's decision to take time to read the fine print, killed any hope of text coming out today. CQ Roll Call's Paul Krawzak has the latest on what we know about the bill. Learn more...

In tonight's episode, CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger examines the rift between employees, who are exposed to the virus on the front lines, and the businesses that employ them, and how Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's push for liability protections in the next COVID-19 bill might benefit these businesses. Then, Kate Ackley breaks down how the coronavirus pandemic has dominated K Street, the cent...

In tonight's episode, CQ Roll Call's David Lerman breaks down the latest around talks between lawmakers on the next COVID-19 aid package. Later, Mary Ellen McIntire looks at how schools are preparing for the fall, and how the next aid package will affect those preparations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt breaks down what was discussed at a meeting between Republicans and President Donald Trump over the next round of COVID-19 aid, including liability protections, tax credits and money for education. Later, Emily Kopp examines life after a coronavirus vaccine is developed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of CQ Future, we address how the pandemic has pushed medicine and how its practiced into the future. Telehealth, where doctors visit with patients using technology delivered by video or phone, is now being touted as a new way of practicing medicine. But what happens to those who may not have access to technology or its infrastructure? CQ Roll Call sits down with Dr Julia Arnsten wh...

In tonight's episode, we look at how Democrats in Congress are making the push for far more aid than the $1 trillion price tag Republicans put forth for the next COVID-19 relief bill. Then, a look at how the airline industry, which has been hit especially hard by the pandemic, might be getting some help from Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In tonight’s episode, we examine how a representative testing positive for the coronavirus has highlighted a split between Democrats and Republicans. Representative G.K. Butterfield, a member of the House Administration Committee, discusses his thoughts on wearing a mask in Congress, and some of the challenges COVID-19 poses to voters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

In tonight’s episode, CQ Roll Call’s Peter Cohn breaks down what’s being discussed by lawmakers for the next coronavirus relief package. We also dive into Congressional concerns about how to ensure a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss some of the key provisions in the fiscal 2021 Labor-HHS-Education spending bill, including money for emergency funding for public health agencies, reductions to charter school funding and a provision blocking federal funding for abortions in most cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, CQ Roll Call’s John Donnelly examines an overlooked provision in the Pentagon’s proposed budget that would cut chemical and biological defense programs in the next fiscal year despite heightened risk to U.S. troops. We also review the latest health policy news, and explore how lawmakers want the U.S. to spend more on international aid, despite the President’s intention to withdraw...

In this episode, we look at what the Trump administration is considering for another relief package to help kick start the U.S. economy and how states are trying to make voting safe during the age of COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we look at how some lawmakers and their families were able to access $14 million in funds from the Paycheck Protection Program. We will also examine President Trump's push to get schools to reopen and how workplace testing for COVID-19 remains a challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we explore what back-to-school may look like, an impassioned plea for more money to protect frontline workers and surge testing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Democrats have unveiled fiscal 2021 spending bills that amount to an assault on the Trump administration's agenda. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt outline the likely partisan clashes looming in the election-year appropriations process and the next round of coronavirus relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of Coronavirus Special Report we examine how lawmakers through appropriations want to help the global battle against COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the pandemic continues its chokehold on the nation, lawmakers are furiously working on appropriations. We explore how lawmakers in the House are proposing to try to close the digital divide in education — made even more profound because of the coronavirus. But first, we look at how today the Treasury released names of Paycheck Protection Program loan recipients. Learn more about your ad choices...

CQ Future takes a deep dive into the impact that the pandemic has had on housing. A conversation with Shamus Roller, executive director of National Housing Law Project reveals how policies of the past have fueled the crisis of today. Evictions loom as the moratorium placed on them by Congress nears its end. What's next for federal housing policies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

In this episode of Coronavirus Special Report, CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa explains how the Senate took the House by surprise and came together over PPP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode we break down the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing that heard from America’s leading public health officials. The news about the pandemic is grim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An economic recession triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic means a drop in payroll tax revenues that finance the Social Security and Medicare trust funds. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss how quickly the funds could be depleted and what Congress might do to save them. They also give a preview of the appropriations process that begins in the House next week. Learn more about you...