briefed

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President Trump told reporters last week that he had been briefed on the missing and dead scientists, which he described as ‘pretty serious stuff.’

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Brad Cooper, briefed the White House on May 1 on a range of military options, including for how to guide ships through the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The Reuters news agency reported that two sources briefed on the mediation between the US and Iran had confirmed the information initially reported by Axios, but the proposal has not been publicly outlined.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

According to the indictment, Van Dyke was first briefed on the U.S. plan on Dec. 8.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

Before I left, I was briefed, instructed, directed, and brain-washed by many of my friends.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck