CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics

CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics


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Fintech Beat: Kyckr gives the scoop on anti-money laundering compliance
February 23, 2021

Kyckr CEO Ian Henderson joins the show to share the company's latest report canvasing where anti-money laundering enforcement has taken off and why. Plus: Do local authorities tend to target international companies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Legal Affairs: Top policies highlighted in Garland's hearing
February 22, 2021

Attorney general nominee Merrick Garland's confirmation hearing was a preview of coming policy fights in Congress. Among those are gun control, police accountability and voting rights. Listen to Todd Ruger's report for more. Learn more about your ad choic

Transportation: Buttigieg pushes for equity in major overhaul
February 22, 2021

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is emphasizing a push for racial equity in the nation’s transportation system. CQ Roll Call transportation reporter Jessica Wehrman reports on the obstacles Buttigieg faces, and why advocates are optimistic for chan

Lobbying: Will Congress bring back earmarks?
February 22, 2021

The buzz on K Street is a likely return of earmarks on Capitol Hill. CQ Roll Call lobbying reporter Kate Ackley explains the history of why earmarks were banned in Congress and the implications of their possible return. Learn more about your ad choices. V

Health: COVID negotiations could drive behavioral health policy
February 19, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for behavioral health resources and existing inadequacies in the mental health system. CQ Roll Call reporter Sandhya Raman reports on how budget reconciliation may be the most likely vehicle for changes in be

CQ Future: US-Russia relations
February 19, 2021

To hear former U.S. national intelligence officer for Russia and Eurasia Eugene Rumer tell it: “I’m not sure we even had a Russia policy during the previous four years.” This is particularly alarming when considering that for the past decade, national sec

Finance: The first of the Gamestop hearings
February 18, 2021

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev was the main focus of Thursday's House Committee on Financial Services hearing — the first of many on the Gamestop stock transactions last month. But what is perhaps more interesting are the topics members didn't dive into in this

Tech: The fight for broadband
February 17, 2021

Democrats in Congress are pushing for billions of dollars to go to a program that provides discounted laptops and hotspots to schools. CQ Roll Call reporter Dean DeChiaro breaks down the fight in Congress over making internet more accessible to students.

Health: Biden invests $1.6 billion in COVID-19 tests, genomic sequencing
February 17, 2021

The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will make investments in COVID-19 testing and tracing while waiting for lawmakers on Capitol Hill to appropriate more funds through a pandemic relief package. CQ Roll Call Ariel Cohen reports on the $1.

Political Theater: Maybe everyone just wants to move on
February 17, 2021

Despite the high drama and hard feelings associated with the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, it’s unclear it will have an effect on the political coin of the realm: The next election. Senior politics correspondent Bridget Bowman