From left, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Defense Secretary James Mattis and Joint Chiefs Chairman Joseph Dunford will lead the briefing along with Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats. | Mark Wilson/Getty Images. Trump officials to brief lawmakers on North Korea and Afghanistan

Trump administration officials will hold briefings for all members of the Senate and House next Wednesday on North Korea and Afghanistan, according to multiple congressional sources.

Briefers will include Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Defense Secretary James Mattis, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford and Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats.


The separate gatherings of senators and representatives offer a first chance for lawmakers to directly question administration officials about President Donald Trump's decision to increase the U.S. footprint in Afghanistan.

The meetings also come amid escalating tensions with North Korea, which has held a series of provocative missile tests, including a launch this week that crossed over Japan.

In April, the Trump administration held an all-senators classified briefing on North Korea at the White House.

Heather Caygle contributed to this report.