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Trump administration briefed top Republicans before Iran strikes, but not some Democrats

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CNN By Sarah Ferris and Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — Correction: This story has been updated to make clear Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was called before the strike, not after as initially reported.

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  1. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Trump administration briefed top Republicans before Iran strikes, but not Democrats (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Sarah Ferris and Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump and his team were in contact with top congressional Republicans before his strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, but top Democrats were not told of his plans until after the bombs had dropped, according to multiple people familia…

  2. KVIA El Paso

    Trump administration briefed top Republicans before Iran strikes, but not some Democrats (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    CNN By Sarah Ferris and Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — Correction: This story has been updated to make clear Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was called before the strike, not after as initially reported.

  3. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Trump administration briefed top Republicans before Iran strikes, but not some Democrats | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Sarah Ferris and Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — Correction: This story has been updated to make clear Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was called

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