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A federal judge raised questions about the government’s handling of the subpoenas, which The Times said were an attempt to intimidate the free press.
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DOJ to withdraw subpoenas for New York Times reporters over Air Force 1 story
NPR
New York Times lawyer talks about DOJ withdrawing subpoenas sent to Times' reporters
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to the New York Times' lead newsroom lawyer David McCraw about the Justice Department withdrawing subpoenas it had sent to the Times' reporters.
NPR
Justice Dept. drops 'New York Times' subpoenas under pressure from judge
The Justice Department is dropping the subpoenas it filed demanding grand jury testimony and phone records from New York Times journalists after sharp questioning Thursday from a federal judge.
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U.S. to Withdraw Subpoenas Issued to New York Times Journalists
A federal judge raised questions about the government’s handling of the subpoenas, which The Times said were an attempt to intimidate the free press.
Guardian
Trump’s justice department to retract New York Times subpoenas over Qatari jet reporting
Journalists had reported on security concerns about US president flying on donated Air Force One craft Donald Trump’s justice department will withdraw subpoenas issued to New York Times’ journalists who reported on security concerns about the president flying on a Qatari-donated Air Force One, a prosecutor said at a court hearing on Thursday. The subpoenas issued by Jay Clayton, the Manhattan US attorney, on 10 J…
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'New York Times' alleges White House abuses legal system to intimidate reporters
The New York Times will argue in court Thursday that the White House is abusing the justice system to intimidate reporters over a story that angered President Trump.
