The U.S. Department of Justice announced it will withdraw subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists regarding their reporting on a jet gifted to President Trump by Qatar. This decision was made during a court hearing on July 23, 2026, where U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian expressed concerns about the subpoenas. A DOJ spokesperson indicated that the judge threatened sanctions against the government’s attorneys unless the subpoenas were retracted, while also stating that the investigation into potential leaks of classified information is still ongoing. The subpoenas had previously been issued earlier in the month, requiring grand jury testimony from the reporters, which the Times' legal team described as an intimidation tactic against the press. The government argued that the Times' reporting raised significant national security concerns, but the Times contended that the government failed to meet the legal requirements for compelling reporters to disclose confidential sources.
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DOJ Withdraws Subpoenas Against New York Times Journalists
The U.S. Department of Justice has decided to withdraw subpoenas against New York Times journalists related to their reporting on a Qatar-gifted jet for President Trump. This decision follows a court hearing where concerns were raised about the subpoenas' implications for press freedom, while the DOJ maintains that the investigation into potential national security leaks is ongoing.
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DOJ Withdraws Subpoenas Against New York Times Journalists