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An Orwell movie for Orwellian times - Roll Call

Jason Dick talks with filmmaker Raoul Peck about his documentary “Orwell: 2+2=5,” the importance of stepping back from the news cycle to keep things in context and how degrading language leads to degrading humanity. Show Notes:

Roll Call · Oct 7, 2025

Pamela Bondi stonewalls Democrats at DOJ oversight hearing - Roll Call

Attorney General Pamela Bondi repeatedly declined to answer questions from Democratic senators during a Senate oversight hearing Tuesday.

Roll Call · Oct 7, 2025

Trump softens Canada trade talk — but warns some federal workers over back pay - Roll Call

President Trump had a warning Tuesday for some federal workers who have been sent home with the government shuttered.

Roll Call · Oct 7, 2025

Trump’s late endorsement upends Tennessee special election - Roll Call

President Donald Trump’s late endorsement in the special election for Tennessee's 7th District has shaken up the race in its final days.

Roll Call · Oct 6, 2025

Unusual showdown awaits Pamela Bondi at DOJ oversight hearing - Roll Call

Democrats are poised to ask Attorney General Pamela Bondi about President Donald Trump’s calls for prosecuting Sen. Adam B. Schiff and others.

Roll Call · Oct 6, 2025

Closed, canceled and turned away: Shutdown leaves tourists in limbo  - Roll Call

The Capitol Visitor Center and Library of Congress are shuttered during the funding stalemate. A sign outside says it all: “closed.”

Roll Call · Oct 6, 2025

Trump dials back public schedule as government shutdown rolls on - Roll Call

President Donald Trump has had fewer public appearances on his schedule since the federal government shut down on Oct. 1.

Roll Call · Oct 6, 2025

Trapped in a shutdown - Roll Call

A partial government shutdown enters its second week with both parties dug in for a protracted fight and congressional leaders unwilling to negotiate. CQ Roll Call’s Aidan Quigley, Peter Cohn and David Lerman assess the roadblocks to a deal that could reopen the government and how long it might take…

Roll Call · Oct 6, 2025

Kentucky Democrat Amy McGrath launches second bid for Senate - Roll Call

Former Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath is running for Senate in Kentucky, five years after losing an election to unseat Mitch McConnell.

Roll Call · Oct 6, 2025

Lawmakers’ health care, government shutdown claims - Roll Call

FactCheck.org digs into each party's claims about health insurance coverage — the issue that has spurred a shutdown over federal funding.

Roll Call · Oct 6, 2025