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May 25, 2017

Matthew Fiedler, fellow with the Center for Health Policy in Economic Studies, evaluates the new CBO score of the AHCA, how it differs from past estimates, and the impact of the MacArthur Amendment. 

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May 25, 2017

George Ingram, senior fellow in Global Economy and Development, outlines the impacted programs in Trump's proposed budget and explains the importance of foreign assistance for U.S. development and diplomacy. 

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May 18, 2017

Daniel Byman, senior fellow in the Center for Middle East Policy, contextualizes Saudi Arabia's relationship with the United States under Obama and considers how this dynamic will change as Trump's visit approaches. 

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May 17, 2017

Natan Sachs, fellow in Foreign Policy and director of the Center for Middle East Policy, explores Trump's upcoming visit to Israel and the opportunities for forming both policy and image. 

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May 17, 2017

Suzanne Maloney, deputy director of Foreign Policy and senior fellow in the Center for Middle East Policy, discusses the upcoming Iranian presidential election and its implications for U.S.-Iran relations as the Trump administration continues developing its policy toward Tehran. 

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