briefed

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High-level federal authorities likely knew about the CIA activities, although it was possible Sheinbaum herself hadn’t been briefed, said Brian Naranjo, a former senior U.S. diplomat who served in Mexico.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

In the example Gorka shares most often, he briefed the president on a militant recruiter in Somalia who had been under surveillance for over a year during President Joe Biden’s administration.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Having only started in the role two weeks before security clearance was granted, Sir Olly said his predecessor had briefed him that Downing Street felt vetting "might be unnecessary" for someone of Mandelson's status.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The other guards are getting briefed at the Hub.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed