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Inside the Briefing Where George Bush Heard, ‘Bin Laden Is Determined to Strike’

On August 6, 2001, the Presidential Daily Briefing discussed al Qaeda threats. The FBI and CIA worried about an attack—and blame.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: Newsweek ·
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  • Primary source: Newsweek
  • Published: Aug 6, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Politics
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