CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics

CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics


Latest Episodes

Is Russia Trying to Manipulate the U.S. Elections?
August 01, 2016

The alleged hacking of Democratic party computer systems by Russian interests pose a dilemma for U.S. officials tasked with looking for the source of the infiltration and coming up with a response. CQ Roll Call’s national security reporter Ryan...

TPP Trade Pact Drives Wedge in Democratic Party
July 29, 2016

  The 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement has become a thorny issue for presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and her Democratic Party, says CQ Roll Call’s trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson, who explains in detail what’s...

After Political Stars Set Stage, Hillary Clinton Moves Into History's Spotlight
July 28, 2016

The third night of the Democratic National Convention was devoted to A-list speakers –from President Barack Obama to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg - whose rousing speeches were filled with praise for Hillary Clinton and with...

Democrats Look to Obama to Cap Unity Bid After Historic Hillary Clinton Nomination
July 27, 2016

From Philadelphia, CQ Roll Call’s Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Senior Editor David Hawkings recap and reflect on the historic events on the second day of the Democratic National Convention and look ahead to Wednesday...

First Lady, Sanders Make Case for Clinton Amid Rebellious Bernie Supporters
July 26, 2016

Catch up on the tumultuous first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia with CQ Roll Call's Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Elections Editor Nathan Gonzales, who tells us what to look for Tuesday.  

How Women Can Help Clinton Win. And It's Not What You Think.
July 22, 2016

With the Democratic National Convention ahead, CQ Roll Call’s Adriel Bettelheim and Shawn Zeller look at how much feminism will propel Hillary Clinton to victory this November. At the same time, sexism is unlikely to deny her the job. Find out...

Cruz Douses Republican Talk of Unity
July 21, 2016

Texas Sen Ted. Cruz has cast a shadow over the last day of the Republican National Convention after he was booed off stage Wednesday night for refusing to endorse Donald Trump for president. This memorable moment also overshadowed the...

Congressional Leaders Call for Unity, Give Trump Tepid Support
July 20, 2016

Amid the bluster Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention, there was also another message, says senior CQ Roll Call Editor David Hawkings. Republican Congressional leaders stressed the need to maintain control of the House and Senate so...

Echoes of Michelle Obama in Melania Trump's RNC Speech
July 19, 2016

    Controversy hung over the opening night of the Republican National Convention as parts of Melania Trump's speech were nearly identical to one Michelle Obama delivered in 2008. Anti-Trump delegates also unsuccessfully challenged...

How White Voters Can Elect Trump President
July 15, 2016

To kick off our Republican National Convention coverage, CQ Roll Call's Adriel Bettelheim and CQ Magazine Senior Editor Shawn Zeller consider where Donald Trump could pick up white-voter support to clinch the presidency. If Trump is able to...