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The Friday News Roundup. President Obama reverses his decision to release detainee abuse photos, new figures reveal Medicare and Social Security in worse shape than expected and the Administration proposes tighter regulations for derivatives. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top national news stories.
Chris Cillizza, is the author of "The Fix" on washingtonpost.com
Jeanne Cummings, reporter, "Politico"
Doyle McManus, Washington bureau chief, "Los Angeles Times"
The Friday News Roundup. The top American general in Afghanistan is replaced, a U-S soldier is charged with killing five fellow servicemen in Iraq and North Korea sets a trial date for two American journalists accused of ‘hostile acts’. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories.
Demetri Sevastopulo, Pentagon and intelligence correspondent, "Financial Times"
Barbara Slavin, assistant managing editor for world and national security at "The Washington Times;" author of "Bitter Friends, Bosom Enemies: Iran, the U.S and the Twisted Path to Confrontation"
Jonathan Landay, national security and intelligence correspondent for McClatchy Newspapers
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