United States National Security Council
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 Seal of the National Security Council | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | May, 2015 |
| Type | Federal agency |
| Jurisdiction | U.S. federal government |
| Headquarters | White House, Washington, D.C. |
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| Parent agency | Executive Office of the President of the United States |
The United States National Security Council (NSC) is the principal forum used by the President of the United States for consideration of national security, military, and foreign policy matters. Based in the White House, it is part of the Executive Office of the President of the United States, and composed of senior national security advisors and Cabinet officials.