situation room

noun

a room at a military or political headquarters where the latest information on a military or political situation is channeled.

Origin of situation room

First recorded in 1965–70

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Do Americans prefer a stressed out president — no fun, no sun, no life outside of the Oval Office or the situation room?
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As he walked briskly into the situation room last Wednesday, he characteristically wasted little time on small talk.
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Monaco also invited senators down to the White House situation room to make her case.
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The issue came to a head at a situation room meeting in November, according to four participants.
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Plus, Hillary chopped out of the situation room, Obama talks tough on 60 Minutes, and more updates.
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