National Security Council

The National Security Council (NSC) is a US government body that advises the President on national security and foreign policy. Recent news highlights the NSC's involvement, or lack thereof, in various international events and policy decisions. Articles indicate the Trump administration sometimes bypassed the NSC and State Department, relying on unconventional envoys for negotiations, such as those involving Iran and Ukraine. Fiona Hill, a former NSC official, testified about Russia's offer to trade Venezuela for Ukraine. Alex Vindman, who served on the NSC during Trump's first impeachment, is now running for Senate. These events underscore the NSC's role in shaping US foreign policy and its potential for being at the center of political controversies. The administration's approach to international organizations also impacts the NSC's work and influence.