George Ingram, senior fellow in Global Economy and Development, argues against Trump's proposal to cut foreign aid and explains why this decision will likely receive little support from both Democrats and Republicans.

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William A. Galston, senior fellow and Ezra K. Zilkha Chair in Governance Studies, reacts to the president's address to a joint session of Congress and explores its implications for the administration's future. 

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Michael E. O'Hanlon, senior fellow in Foreign Policy and co-director of the Center on 21st Century Security and Intelligence, demystifies Trump's defense budget proposal and contextualizes its strengths and weaknesses. 

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Ryan Nunn, fellow in Economic Studies and policy director for the Hamilton Project, analyzes the Trump administration's reversal of the order which would discontinue federal contracting with private prisons and what this means for criminal justice reform going forward.

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John Hudak, senior fellow in Governance Studies and deputy director of the Center for Effective Public Management, points out how Trump can redefine his presidency with his first speech to Congress. 

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John Hudak, senior fellow in Governance Studies and deputy director of the Center for Effective Public Management, evaluates Sean Spicer’s statement on drug policy and challenges the press secretary’s conflation of marijuana use and the opioid crisis. 

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Ranj Alaaldin, visiting fellow in the Brookings Doha Center, outlines the nonviolent actions the Trump administration could take in its effort to constructively engage with Iraq and the war on ISIS.  

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Vanessa Williamson, fellow in Governance Studies, compares Tea Party activism with the tactics of anti-Trump protests observed during the current congressional recess. 

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Michael E. O'Hanlon, senior fellow in Foreign Policy and co-director of the Center on 21st Century Security and Intelligence, contextualizes Trump's appointment of Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster as national security adviser and articulates what makes him an exceptional pick. 

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Blair Levin, nonresident senior fellow with the Metropolitan Policy Program, anticipates how President Trump will tackle broadband policy, including net neutrality, the changing role of the FCC, and market mergers. 

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