Subpoenas Target NYT Reporters | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 11, 2026 · 1m

Federal agents have served subpoenas to New York Times reporters investigating a controversial Air Force One plane allegedly donated by Qatar, demanding testimony before a grand jury — a move critics call an assault on press freedom and a dangerous escalation in government pressure on journalism. The vague subpoenas, issued by a Manhattan U.S. attorney recently nominated for a top intelligence post, cite “alleged violations of federal criminal law” without specifics. The Times has fiercely defended its reporters, insisting they’re merely fulfilling their duty to inform the public — a stance…