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Trump administration drops New York Times subpoenas over plane reporting
Germany🏛️ PoliticsCenter5 hr. ago

Trump administration drops New York Times subpoenas over plane reporting

The Trump administration has decided to drop subpoenas targeting The New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns related to President Donald Trump traveling on a Qatari-funded Air Force One. Prosecutors announced this decision during a court hearing, indicating that the Justice Department will no longer seek disclosure of the journalists' sources. The case centered on whether the administration could compel reporters to reveal confidential information related to national security. The development marks a potential shift in the legal battle between the executive branch and media outlets over journalistic protections.

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Deutsche Welle (English) logoDeutsche Welle (English)State / PublicCenter5 hr. ago
Trump administration drops New York Times subpoenas over plane reporting

The Trump administration has decided to drop subpoenas targeting The New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns related to President Donald Trump traveling on a Qatari-funded Air Force One. Prosecutors announced this decision during a court hearing, indicating that the Justice Department will no longer seek disclosure of the journalists' sources. The case centered on whether the administration could compel reporters to reveal confidential information related to national security. The development marks a potential shift in the legal battle between the executive branch and media outlets over journalistic protections.

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