The BGR Brief – Trump-Xi Summit with Joseph Lai

In this week’s BGR Brief, BGR Principal Joseph Lai examines the dynamics of the upcoming Trump-Xi Summit and how the Trump administration continues to use trade policy to influence both economic and foreign policy.

The BGR Brief – A Shift On Psychedelics with John Stone

Fresh off this weekend’s landmark Executive Order, BGR Health & Life Sciences Principal John Stone breaks down the President’s steps to fast-track psychedelic therapies. John explains how the administration is leveraging the MAHA agenda to embrace alternative treatments, the new role for the DEA in patient access, and what the $50 million research push means for the veterans community.

The BGR Brief – The View From Asia with Ed Rogers

Founding Partner Ed Rogers just returned from the Genron NPO Tokyo Conference with BGR Advisory Board Member Gen. Keith Kellogg. In this week’s BGR Brief, Ed shares his boots on the ground perspective on the shifting dynamics in Asia, from energy security concerns to the massive growth potential for American companies in Southeast Asia.

The BGR Brief – Appropriations Update with Don Andres

It’s go time for FY 2027 appropriations, but DHS remains shutdown. BGR Vice President Don Andres looks at how the House is moving up its deadlines, the reality of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and why passing spending bills in an election year is such a heavy lift.