press briefing room

Official announcement chamber

A press briefing room is a designated space where government officials, corporate spokespersons, or other authorities deliver statements and answer questions from journalists.

The term most often refers to the James S.

Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, where the press secretary holds daily briefings: Reporters gathered in the press briefing room for the announcement.

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