Senior congressional leaders from both parties met for a classified Gang of Eight intelligence briefing with administration officials ahead of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, raising eyebrows.
The "Gang of Eight" refers to the majority and minority leaders of the House and Senate and the chairs and ranking members of the House and Senate intelligence panels. This group receives the most sensitive national security briefings, particularly on crises that could involve imminent military action or deepening overseas commitments.
