Justice Dept Backs Down on Journalist Subpoenas | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

The Justice Department backed down on subpoenas targeting three New York Times reporters after a judge scolded them for botching the legal process—calling it a last resort, not a first move. This follows similar retreats against The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal, revealing a troubling pattern of targeting outlets the administration dislikes. Though the government claimed the subpoenas were necessary for a leak investigation, they admitted to serious errors—including accidentally requesting records for reporters’ family members. The judge wasn’t fooled, and the subpoenas were…