Subpoenas Target NYT Reporters | New York City News

New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Jay Clayton’s Senate confirmation hearing turned fiery after he subpoenaed four New York Times reporters within hours of their stories exposing security flaws in President Trump’s private jet. Facing sharp scrutiny, Clayton claimed he consulted the Justice Department and acted to protect national security, arguing leaks to adversaries must be prevented. But senators like Kristen Gillibrand called the home raids aggressive and unconstitutional, while the Times branded the move an assault on press freedom. The episode sparks urgent debate over government overreach, journalistic accountability…