When conservative analyst Lanhee Chen joined POLITICO's "Pulse Check" podcast two years ago, he wasn't sure what to expect from then-candidate Donald Trump. Today, Lanhee's happy with the moves that the Trump administration has made, and he joins Dan Diamond to discuss what won him over. (Starts at the 15:00-minute mark.)

But first, POLITICO's Adam Cancryn sits down to talk about the latest news on the insurance market and HHS at the six-month mark under Secretary Alex Azar.

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MENTIONED ON THE SHOW

The Trump administration on Wednesday finalized a rule intended to encourage Americans to buy short-term health plans.

Adam’s story on association health plans and NFIB’s decision.

Dan’s story on political interference at ASPE, the internal policy shop at HHS.

Lanhee’s July 2016 appearance on POLITICO’s Pulse Check podcast.

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