Housing and the Economy
Declaring a National Housing Emergency: What It Would Do
The United States faces a housing crisis that has priced out many American families from homeownership. With median home prices at or above $411,000 and monthly…
Executive Office of the President
The Executive Office of the President is the group of councils and offices that work directly for the president. None of these offices is named in the Constitution. They advise on the economy, national security, science, and domestic policy, prepare the federal budget, and lead trade talks. They give the president the staff needed to lead a large government.
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Accessing Classified Information
Did the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board Review UFO Files?
The government’s acknowledgment of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena has drawn in institutions from the Pentagon to Congress. One critical oversight body remains absent from the public record:…
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How the PIAB Investigates Intelligence Agencies and Pushes for Reforms
While congressional committees and courts provide external checks, the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board serves as the president’s oversight mechanism, designed to provide candid, expert advice on…
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National Security Council vs. President’s Intelligence Advisory Board
The National Security Council is often in the headlines when international crises break. The President’s Intelligence Advisory Board operates in secrecy. Both wield significant power, but…
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Economy and budget
Advice on jobs, growth, and spending comes from the Council of Economic Advisers and the National Economic Council, while the Office of Management and Budget prepares the budget and oversees how agencies carry out policy.
Security and trade
The National Security Council coordinates defense and foreign policy, and the Office of the US Trade Representative leads negotiations on trade.
Domestic policy and science
Domestic priorities are handled by the Domestic Policy Council, environmental review by the Council on Environmental Quality, drug policy by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, and scientific advice by the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Vice president
The Office of the Vice President supports the vice president's duties and staff.
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Who Advises the President on Intelligence?
The President of the United States faces life-or-death decisions every day. From responding to overseas crises to preventing terrorist attacks, informed choices depend on…
The President’s Intelligence Advisory Board
In recent decades, most presidents have relied on a small group called the President's Intelligence Advisory Board. The Board gives 16 distinguished private citizens…
National Security vs. Scientific Exploration: The National Space Council’s Balancing Act
Outer space has transformed from a frontier of pure exploration into a critical domain for American prosperity and security. U.S. efforts are driven by…
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Space Debris: America’s Role in Cleaning Up Earth’s Crowded Orbit
Modern society depends on thousands of satellites orbiting Earth. GPS navigation, global telecommunications, and weather forecasting all rely on spacecraft working reliably in space.…
America’s Plan to Go to Mars
The prospect of sending humans to Mars has shifted from science fiction fantasy to official United States policy objective. This transformation reflects a coordinated…
Who Sits on the National Space Council?
The National Space Council has operated with an on-again, off-again existence that reflects shifting presidential priorities. Established by law under the National Aeronautics and…
The National Space Policy: How America Plans to Lead the Final Frontier
The James Webb Space Telescope's stunning images, NASA's return to the Moon, and the military's GPS satellites represent more than isolated achievements. They flow…
Is the National Space Council Part of NASA? The Key Differences Explained
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Space Council sound like they might be related organizations, but they serve completely different functions…
Inside the National Space Council
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