This is how an official could have recorded Epstein discussions in the Situation Room

Published June 16, 2026 11:45am ET | Updated June 16, 2026 12:17pm ET



Welcome to Tuesday’s edition of Washington Secrets. Today, we take a look at the Situation Room. Is it possible that someone could record and then leak sensitive discussions? And how do White House background briefings work?

The Situation Room is meant to be the most secure place in the White House, where classified raids to kill terrorists are planned and monitored. It is where the most sensitive information is handled.

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