: an act or instance of giving precise instructions or essential information
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National security adviser Mike Waltz repeated the president’s sentiment during a press briefing Thursday.
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Emily Chang, ABC News, 21 Feb. 2025
This briefing isn’t because anyone expects the worst, but because preparation is key.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
During her morning press briefing Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the U.S. made the decision to designate the cartels as terrorist groupsunilaterally, without consulting Mexico.
—Eyder Peralta, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
During her daily press briefing, Sheinbaum reaffirmed that Mexico will not permit foreign involvement in investigations or prosecutions without the explicit authorization and cooperation of the Mexican government.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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Emily Chang, ABC News, 21 Feb. 2025
This briefing isn’t because anyone expects the worst, but because preparation is key.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
During her morning press briefing Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the U.S. made the decision to designate the cartels as terrorist groupsunilaterally, without consulting Mexico.
—Eyder Peralta, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
During her daily press briefing, Sheinbaum reaffirmed that Mexico will not permit foreign involvement in investigations or prosecutions without the explicit authorization and cooperation of the Mexican government.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Briefing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briefing. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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