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DOJ Withdraws Subpoenas Targeting NYT Reporters, Citing Mistake

7/24/2026

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The U.S. Department of Justice withdrew subpoenas targeting New York Times reporters on Thursday.
Deputy U.S. Attorney Sean Buckley told Judge Arun Subramanian the subpoenas were a hasty mistake.
The subpoenas followed the Times’ report on security concerns about the Qatari-gifted jet for President Donald Trump.
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression praised the withdrawal but warned of a chilling effect.

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The U.S. Department of Justice withdrew subpoenas targeting New York Times reporters on Thursday.
Deputy U.S. Attorney Sean Buckley told Judge Arun Subramanian the subpoenas were a hasty mistake.
The subpoenas followed the Times’ report on security concerns about the Qatari-gifted jet for President Donald Trump.
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression praised the withdrawal but warned of a chilling effect.