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June 23, 2026
Trump's DOJ Withdraws Subpoenas Against Journalists
- The Justice Department withdrew subpoenas targeting reporters from The Washington Post and Wall Street Journal after legal challenges from the news organizations.
- The subpoenas were linked to national security leak probes amid Trump's anger over critical reporting on military decisions.
- Press freedom advocates condemned the subpoenas as an attempt to intimidate journalists, emphasizing the importance of protecting First Amendment rights.
2 Sources
- Justice Dept. Withdraws Grand Jury Subpoenas of JournalistsJun 23, 2026 at 2:09 PM · NYT
- Trump’s DOJ withdrew subpoenas targeting Washington Post and WSJ reportersJun 23, 2026 at 4:19 PM · CNN