situation room

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of situation room¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

David saw their technology that was to be used in the White House Situation Room, and special-ops guys with cameras on their helmets are going into bin Laden’s compound.

From Slate

Asked when she first noticed that Biden's mental faculties "appeared diminished", Harris said: "Joe Biden, I have watched in from the Oval Office to the Situation Room, and he has the judgment... and experience to do exactly what he has done in making very important decisions on behalf of the American people."

From BBC

“The American people have a concern about Donald Trump, which is why the people who know him best, including leaders of our national security community, have all spoken out, even people who worked for him in the Oval Office, worked with him in the Situation Room, and have said he is unfit and dangerous and should never be president of the United States again, including his former vice president, which is why the job was open for him to choose another running mate,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Vice President Kamala Harris abandoned her campaign schedule for a day to monitor the attack from the White House situation room, and seized the chance to sound like a commander-in-chief in waiting.

From Los Angeles Times

After holding briefings in the situation room Tuesday after Iran fired missiles, Harris emphasized her support for Israel.

From Los Angeles Times