On July 23, 2026, the U.S. government withdrew subpoenas that would have required three New York Times reporters to testify regarding their sources for articles related to President Donald Trump's Air Force One jet, which was gifted by Qatar. This decision followed criticism from a federal judge regarding the government's legal handling of the case.
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U.S. government withdraws subpoenas for New York Times reporters
The U.S. government has withdrawn subpoenas that would have compelled three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources for articles concerning President Trump's Air Force One jet. The withdrawal came after a federal judge criticized the government's legal approach.
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