: an act or instance of giving precise instructions or essential information
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In a recent press briefing, Treasury officials said that a $20 billion cut in IRS funding would increase the deficit by $140 billion over the next decade.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
At a media briefing on Monday, the Pentagon's press secretary, Air Force Major General Pat Ryder said defense officials have seen no indication that the drones flying over multiple locations in the U.S. are being controlled by a foreign country.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Mayor Eric Adams speaks to the press during the weekly briefing at the City Hall about the ongoing programs in New York City.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
The House Intelligence Committee is expected to receive a classified briefing about the drones Tuesday afternoon, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.
—Steve Almasy, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
At a media briefing on Monday, the Pentagon's press secretary, Air Force Major General Pat Ryder said defense officials have seen no indication that the drones flying over multiple locations in the U.S. are being controlled by a foreign country.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Mayor Eric Adams speaks to the press during the weekly briefing at the City Hall about the ongoing programs in New York City.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
The House Intelligence Committee is expected to receive a classified briefing about the drones Tuesday afternoon, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.
—Steve Almasy, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Briefing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briefing. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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