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National Housing Emergency? What a Declaration Could Mean

The United States faces a housing crisis that has priced out many American families from homeownership. With median home prices…

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Alison O'Leary

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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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.…

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Jammed Signals & Hacked Satellites: Threats in Space the U.S. is Fighting

From checking the morning weather on your phone to GPS guiding your commute, daily life is powered by invisible satellites…

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