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George Orwell’s struggle to complete his dystopian novel ‘1984’ anchors Oscar-nominated director Raoul Peck’s latest documentary, “Orwell: 2+2=5,” as the British writer races against tuberculosis to publish his chilling vision of doublethink, thoughtcrimes and memory holes.…

rollcall's tweet image. George Orwell’s struggle to complete his dystopian novel ‘1984’ anchors Oscar-nominated director Raoul Peck’s latest documentary, “Orwell: 2+2=5,” as the British writer races against tuberculosis to publish his chilling vision of doublethink, thoughtcrimes and memory holes.…

The Trump administration plans to lay off more than 4,100 federal workers from seven departments in response to the partial government shutdown, according to a court filing. ow.ly/UkIW50Xa79x

rollcall's tweet image. The Trump administration plans to lay off more than 4,100 federal workers from seven departments in response to the partial government shutdown, according to a court filing. ow.ly/UkIW50Xa79x

WATCH: As the shutdown continued, lawmakers with time on their hands confronted each other. Elsewhere, there was talk of Backstreet Boys tattoos, personal attacks instead of answers and, for a former House member running for governor, no more talk. ow.ly/LGrS50Xa6iU

rollcall's tweet image. WATCH: As the shutdown continued, lawmakers with time on their hands confronted each other. Elsewhere, there was talk of Backstreet Boys tattoos, personal attacks instead of answers and, for a former House member running for governor, no more talk. ow.ly/LGrS50Xa6iU

The fallout from revelations that the Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general sent text messages using violent language threatening a political opponent and his family continue to reverberate a week after they were first brought to light. ow.ly/JoZ250Xa6hJ

rollcall's tweet image. The fallout from revelations that the Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general sent text messages using violent language threatening a political opponent and his family continue to reverberate a week after they were first brought to light. ow.ly/JoZ250Xa6hJ

The Trump administration made good on its threat to begin mass firings of federal civilian employees Friday while exploring creative avenues to make sure military personnel don’t miss their paychecks slotted to go out next week. ow.ly/tlRl50Xa6fr

rollcall's tweet image. The Trump administration made good on its threat to begin mass firings of federal civilian employees Friday while exploring creative avenues to make sure military personnel don’t miss their paychecks slotted to go out next week. ow.ly/tlRl50Xa6fr

Trump ally Steve Bannon asked the Supreme Court to overturn his contempt of Congress conviction, which stemmed from refusing to testify before the House select panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. ow.ly/bU5N50Xa1mh

rollcall's tweet image. Trump ally Steve Bannon asked the Supreme Court to overturn his contempt of Congress conviction, which stemmed from refusing to testify before the House select panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

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OPINION: Shutdown serves as exhibit A into why Congress does not work ow.ly/y1hB50X9Y2S

rollcall's tweet image. OPINION:  Shutdown serves as exhibit A into why Congress does not work

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Lawmakers are sounding the alarm after two key cybersecurity programs lapsed at the end of September and the nation's cybersecurity agency is operating with a fraction of its staff during the partial government shutdown. ow.ly/MQ5t50X9Xqp

rollcall's tweet image. Lawmakers are sounding the alarm after two key cybersecurity programs lapsed at the end of September and the nation's cybersecurity agency is operating with a fraction of its staff during the partial government shutdown.

ow.ly/MQ5t50X9Xqp

As the government shutdown entered its second week, leaders of both parties pushed their narratives at press conferences and events. Here are some of the images captured by CQ Roll Call’s @billclarkphotos & @pennstatetom this past week. ow.ly/6Ngy50X9X7K

rollcall's tweet image. As the government shutdown entered its second week, leaders of both parties pushed their narratives at press conferences and events. Here are some of the images captured by CQ Roll Call’s @billclarkphotos & @pennstatetom this past week. 

ow.ly/6Ngy50X9X7K

The Democratic National Committee is rolling out an ad campaign focused on health insurance costs as the government shutdown drags on. ow.ly/VN1i50X9WY9

rollcall's tweet image. The Democratic National Committee is rolling out an ad campaign focused on health insurance costs as the government shutdown drags on. ow.ly/VN1i50X9WY9

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With a discharge petition to release the Epstein files on the line, Adelita Grijalva is ready to claim her seat in the House — but she’s still waiting. ow.ly/p66850X9QgQ


A number of bills and proposals have emerged this year that would impose safety regulations on the use of AI or try to offset job losses from AI. ow.ly/AcJb50X9Q0u


The Senate passed its version of the annual defense authorization bill yesterday after weeks of stalemate ow.ly/qMRh50X9LFZ


Former Michigan Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, who previously chaired the Congressional Black Caucus, has died at the age of 80. ow.ly/1WGs50X9wRA

rollcall's tweet image. Former Michigan Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, who previously chaired the Congressional Black Caucus, has died at the age of 80. ow.ly/1WGs50X9wRA

Senate passes NDAA after securing amendments deal ow.ly/ooOw50X9wRb

rollcall's tweet image. Senate passes NDAA after securing amendments deal ow.ly/ooOw50X9wRb

Adelita Grijalva has become the most popular Democrat in town in recent weeks. Rather than legislating, she’s spending much of her time speaking to the media about the odd predicament in which she finds herself. ow.ly/qhKS50X9tWy

rollcall's tweet image. Adelita Grijalva has become the most popular Democrat in town in recent weeks. Rather than legislating, she’s spending much of her time speaking to the media about the odd predicament in which she finds herself. ow.ly/qhKS50X9tWy

As artificial intelligence companies race to change workplaces, energy use and the economy, concerns over the impact of the technology have only grown on Capitol Hill. rollcall.com/2025/10/09/ai-…

rollcall's tweet image. As artificial intelligence companies race to change workplaces, energy use and the economy, concerns over the impact of the technology have only grown on Capitol Hill. rollcall.com/2025/10/09/ai-…

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