Officials say that briefing was a pivotal moment.
Sources denied that briefing papers for tonight's leaders' television debate were among the items stolen.
Mr. Bush and Ms. Rice have described that briefing, which has now been made public, as "historical" in nature.
General Sanchez used that briefing, and the logic of the president's memo on unlawful combatants, to authorize the use of dogs and other illegal interrogation methods.
James Clapper, the director of national intelligence, has confirmed that briefing teams are preparing to meet with Clinton and Trump immediately after the nominating Conventions.
This means, Judge Posner wrote, that the lower court "got the issue so clearly wrong that there is no need for the illumination of the issues that briefing and argument would afford".
Amid promises of "no retaliation" against dissidents after the spill motion was defeated by 61 votes to 39, Abbott replied that briefing against members of parliament was a "sackable offence".
Therefore, randomization might have more clearly shown that briefing times by consultants were shorter than those by residents.
The Council statement emerged after that briefing.
But that briefing marked the beginning of his nightmare.
It looked like some newspapers swallowed that briefing.
