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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Japan’s Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi inspect a guard of honor on October 29, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. (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.