Multi-source·Jul 23, 2026·4 sources analyzed
DOJ withdrew subpoenas for New York Times reporters after a judge questioned them
The Justice Department agreed to withdraw subpoenas seeking New York Times reporters' testimony and phone records after a federal judge raised First Amendment concerns, leaving oversight questions about leak investigations and press protections.
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