National Economic Council (NEC)
Presidential Economic Policy Vetting and Internal Deal KnowledgeDescription
The National Economic Council (NEC) vets White House economic proposals for technical soundness and revenue impact, coordinating approvals with Treasury, OMB, and DPC. Leo names NEC among few tight groups—two or three staff—aware of sensitive Casseon antitrust settlement terms, including 100,000 computers for classrooms. NEC operates as a key executive council managing fiscal policy details and internal secrecy in crisis response.