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Trump Admin Subpoenas 3 NYT Reporters, Families — Judge to Rule

7/21/2026

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President Donald Trump’s administration issued subpoenas targeting three New York Times reporters and relatives and seeking phone records of a journalist’s mother, a mental-health professional, and two journalists’ spouses, including a general counsel.
The Justice Department says the subpoenas comply with federal law and policy.
The New York Times argues the subpoenas were issued without notice and ignore guidelines.
A judge will hear the Times’ motion to quash the subpoenas on Thursday.

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President Donald Trump’s administration issued subpoenas targeting three New York Times reporters and relatives and seeking phone records of a journalist’s mother, a mental-health professional, and two journalists’ spouses, including a general counsel.
The Justice Department says the subpoenas comply with federal law and policy.
The New York Times argues the subpoenas were issued without notice and ignore guidelines.
A judge will hear the Times’ motion to quash the subpoenas on Thursday.