: an act or instance of giving precise instructions or essential information
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Top Republicans who attended the classified briefing rallied to the president’s defense while Democrats questioned the scope of the operation and pushed to halt further military action.
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Garrett Downs, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2026
The Most Powerful Women Daily newsletter is Fortune’s daily briefing for and about the women leading the business world.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Donnelly said Flores was injured during the military operation and requested a medical briefing.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2026
Going into meetings and briefings, lawmakers will have many questions on the constitutionality of the operation, if this will prompt other invasions, and the motive behind the raid.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 5 Jan. 2026
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Garrett Downs, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2026
The Most Powerful Women Daily newsletter is Fortune’s daily briefing for and about the women leading the business world.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Donnelly said Flores was injured during the military operation and requested a medical briefing.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2026
Going into meetings and briefings, lawmakers will have many questions on the constitutionality of the operation, if this will prompt other invasions, and the motive behind the raid.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Briefing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briefing. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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