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July 13, 2026

Subpoenas Issued to New York Times Reporters Highlight Escalating Threats to Press Freedom

  • The Trump administration has issued subpoenas to five New York Times reporters, compelling them to testify before a grand jury regarding their reporting on security issues with Air Force One.
  • Media advocates describe the subpoenas as an extraordinary escalation in efforts to intimidate independent journalists, raising serious concerns about press freedom.
  • The National Press Club has called for the immediate withdrawal of the subpoenas, emphasizing the threat they pose to First Amendment rights.

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