The Justice Department withdrew subpoenas on July 24, 2026, that it had issued against three New York Times journalists as part of a leak investigation. The subpoenas sought grand jury testimony and phone records from journalists Tyler Pager, Julian Barnes, Eric Schmitt, and Eric Lipton, who reported that President Donald Trump returned from Turkey on his previous Air Force One instead of the new aircraft provided by Qatar. The report prompted the DOJ to investigate the sources of the sensitive information. New York Times Senior Vice President David McCraw stated that the subpoenas were unlawful and emphasized the importance of a free press. The DOJ had previously defended the subpoenas, citing the need to investigate leaks of national security information while asserting that the journalists were not the targets of the investigation. The department acknowledged the tension between press freedom and national security obligations.
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Justice Department Withdraws Subpoenas Against New York Times Journalists
The Justice Department has withdrawn subpoenas against New York Times journalists related to a leak investigation concerning President Trump's travel. The subpoenas aimed to obtain testimony and records from journalists who reported on Trump's use of an older Air Force One amid security concerns. The New York Times expressed relief over the withdrawal, emphasizing the importance of protecting press freedoms.
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Trump DOJ withdraws subpoenas targeting New York Times journalists amid leak probe
Justice Department Withdraws Subpoenas Against New York Times Journalists