Reorganization of National Security Council and Homeland Security Council
On April 4, 2017, President Trump signed an executive order reorganizing the structure and membership of the National Security Council and Homeland Security Council, along with their subcommittees. The order modified which cabinet officials and advisors hold permanent or regular seats on these councils, changed reporting structures, and established new subcommittees for policy coordination. The direct impact on Americans included changes to how national security policy is developed and coordinated across federal agencies.