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Trump administration withdraws subpoenas targeting New York Times journalists

The White House has dropped legal efforts to compel The New York Times to reveal sources regarding reporting on a Qatari-donated aircraft. The move marks a reversal of previous administration attempts to identify journalists' contacts, though the underlying controversy regarding the aircraft's provenance remains unresolved.

Deutsche Welle ENabout 7 hours agoUS, QACredibility 58%View source

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Mosaic Score10.0

Confidence0.9

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.6

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#press freedom #white house #legal #journalism

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activeJusticePolitics2h ago

US Government Withdraws Subpoenas Against NYT Journalists in Qatari Aircraft Leak Probe

The US Department of Justice and the Trump administration have withdrawn subpoenas targeting New York Times journalists regarding a leak concerning a Qatari-donated aircraft. This action follows a federal court's denial of a request for journalist phone records, marking a significant legal victory for the New York Times and press freedom advocates. The underlying investigation into the source of the Qatari aircraft leak remains active.

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