Intelligence evaluates foreign countries' capabilities and activities. Intelligence is crucial for national security and foreign policy decisions. Counterintelligence protects national intelligence operations and prevents spying
Established in 1947 to integrate military and foreign policymaking. Created to address disjointed departmental policymaking before WWII. Provides forum for top advisors to advise on foreign policy matters
Established in 1947 by President Truman to advise on national security and foreign policy. Based in White House, part of President's Executive Office. Composed of senior advisors and Cabinet officials. Merged with Homeland Security Council in 2009, renamed National Security Staff in 2014
Enacted in 2001 after 9/11 and 2001 anthrax attacks. Passed House 357-66 and Senate 98-1, signed by President Bush. Aimed to strengthen national security against terrorism
FBI director serves as head of federal law enforcement agency. Christopher A. Wray has been director since August 2017. Appointed by president for 10-year term, confirmed by Senate. Reports to attorney general of United States
TikTok was identified as a national security threat by Peterson Institute in 2019. US military banned TikTok from devices in December 2019. Senator Rubio and others called for TikTok investigation in October 2019