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Trump-Nominated Attorney Serves NYT Reporters Subpoenas, Threatening Press Freedom

7/11/2026

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Federal agents delivered subpoenas to New York Times reporters’ homes, marking an aggressive step against press freedom.
The subpoenas were issued by U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton, who was recently nominated by U.S. President Donald Trump for director of national intelligence.
The subpoenas reference only a vague alleged federal criminal law violation.
New York Times newsroom lawyer David McCraw called the action a brazen attempt to silence reporting on government spending.

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Federal agents delivered subpoenas to New York Times reporters’ homes, marking an aggressive step against press freedom.
The subpoenas were issued by U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton, who was recently nominated by U.S. President Donald Trump for director of national intelligence.
The subpoenas reference only a vague alleged federal criminal law violation.
New York Times newsroom lawyer David McCraw called the action a brazen attempt to silence reporting on government spending.