Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, called Bannon's appointment a "departure from any National Security Council in history" and said the reorganization is "of concern." ...

In theory, the National Security Council is a nerve center. Its staff coordinates policymaking across various parts of the government to ensure everyone is in sync, not only on what to do but also ...

The Trump administration executed Operation Midnight Hammer on Iran after overhauling the National Security Council, which Democrats and critics said weakened national security.

A number of Waltz’ key personnel on the National Security Council staff were removed or fired. And Secretary of State Marco Rubio was named the new national security adviser.

Peter Fitzhugh, a founding member and the President of the Homeland Security Investigations Association (HSIA), has stepped down from his leadership role after accepting a position in the White ...

Yet the National Security Council remains vital to successful decision-making if properly utilized. In President Trump’s first term, the National Security Council barely functioned.