United States National Security Council

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United States National Security Council
National security council logo.jpg
Seal of the National Security Council
Agency overview
FormedMay, 2015
TypeFederal agency
JurisdictionU.S. federal government
HeadquartersWhite House, Washington, D.C.
Agency executives
Parent agencyExecutive 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.