On July 23, 2026, a hearing was held in courtroom 23B at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Courthouse in New York regarding subpoenas issued for the testimony and phone records of several New York Times journalists. The subpoenas were related to articles published on July 8 and July 9, which reported that President Trump had switched planes during an international trip due to concerns from the Secret Service about the safety of the Qatari jet. Following the articles, federal agents served subpoenas to the journalists, prompting the Times to move to quash them, arguing that the government had not met the legal standards required to compel such testimony. During the hearing, Judge Arun Subramanian questioned the government's position on the subpoenas, particularly regarding their ability to meet the legal requirements established in New York Times v. Gonzales. The government acknowledged that it had not yet taken certain investigative steps necessary to satisfy the legal test for obtaining the information sought.
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Hearing on Subpoenas for New York Times Journalists Takes Place in New York Court
A hearing took place on July 23, 2026, regarding subpoenas issued for New York Times journalists related to articles about President Trump's travel. The Times is contesting the subpoenas, arguing that the government has not met the necessary legal standards. Judge Arun Subramanian questioned the government's position, leading to an acknowledgment that certain investigative steps had not yet been taken.
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