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President Vladimir Putin holds a videocall with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Moscow on January 21, 2025. (Gavriil Grigorov/AFP via Getty Images)
Former Adjunct Fellow
James C. Capretta was formerly an adjunct fellow with Hudson Institute.
James C. Capretta was formerly an adjunct fellow with Hudson Institute. A leading expert on the U.S. federal budget, he served in senior positions in Congress and the executive branch, including a term as associate director in the White House Office of Management and Budget.