Wouldn't the "gang of eight" have been briefed on the bounty?

[California_Republic]

[tinrobot]

1. In a normal time, they should have been briefed.

We are so beyond 'normal'

[redstatebluegirl]

2. This administration doesn't recognize the gang of eight.

[Mike 03]

3. Yes, in a normal administration.

Just like they would have been briefed before (or right after) the assassination of Qasem Soleimani, instead of having to beg and plead well after the fact.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

4. There is a rumour that the 4 Republicons were briefed, but not the Democrats. . . . nt

[NCjack]

5. If so, we need to hang this around their necks as they campaign for re-election.