President Trump defends DOJ's subpoenas for NY Times reporters and Google in probe of leaked Air Force One security concerns, despite withdrawing journalist subpoenas after judicial warning.
The US Department of Justice withdrew subpoenas for phone records and grand jury testimony from New York Times reporters after a federal judge, Arun Subramanian, criticized the handling of the case, deeming the subpoenas a violation of the law and an attempt to intimidate the press.
The US Justice Department under President Donald Trump has withdrawn subpoenas issued to New York Times reporters, which demanded sources for a report on security concerns regarding a Qatari-donated Air Force One. The NYT challenged the move as press intimidation, citing First Amendment violations, a stance supported by Reporters Without Borders.
The US Justice Department withdrew subpoenas targeting New York Times journalists after a federal judge criticized the move as violating First Amendment protections, highlighting the Trump administration's challenges to press rights.
Donald Trump’s Justice Department will withdraw subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns about the president flying on a Qatari-donated Air Force One, a prosecutor announced at a court hearing.
The Department of Justice withdrew grand jury subpoenas for New York Times reporters and their phone records, which were issued in a national security leak investigation concerning President Trump's Air Force One. The move followed a federal judge's warning to quash the subpoenas, though the DOJ stated the investigation is ongoing.
The US Justice Department under Donald Trump withdrew subpoenas demanding New York Times journalists disclose sources for a report on security concerns regarding a Qatari-donated Air Force One, an action the NYT called a First Amendment violation.
The U.S. government withdrew subpoenas compelling three New York Times reporters to reveal sources, following sharp criticism from a federal judge who cited "sloppy legal work" and emphasized that such demands on journalists should be a last resort. The subpoenas were linked to articles about President Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet.
The US government withdrew subpoenas compelling three New York Times reporters to reveal sources for an Air Force One story, with Judge Arun Subramanian criticizing the government's "sloppy legal work." This follows similar withdrawals for other outlets, amid concerns for press freedoms.
The New York Times is challenging White House-backed FBI subpoenas for its reporters' sources in federal court, arguing the administration is abusing the justice system to deter critical coverage. The subpoenas, related to stories on Air Force One security, targeted reporters' homes and sought phone records of family members.
The New York Times filed a motion to quash Justice Department subpoenas targeting journalists who reported on security concerns with the new Air Force One. This action escalates a court battle over press freedom and the government's ability to compel reporters to reveal confidential sources in a leak investigation.
US Vice President JD Vance announced a crackdown on alleged H-1B visa program misuse, stating "American jobs ought to go to American workers and not foreign fraudsters." The Department of Labor has launched investigations and issued subpoenas against entities accused of exploiting the system, aiming to protect taxpayer money and prevent lower wages for American workers.
Billionaire Leon Black left a congressional hearing after refusing to answer questions about non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) related to his ties with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, amid scrutiny over potential involvement in silencing victims.
The US temporarily lifts oil sanctions on Iran, allowing it to sell oil in US dollars. VP Vance promotes the deal, linking it to Iran's nuclear program compliance. President Trump travels to Pennsylvania to promote economic achievements amid low approval ratings. A federal judge dismisses Trump administration subpoenas against Minnesota officials.
A US federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's subpoenas against Minnesota state officials, ruling the investigation was politically motivated and aimed to coerce assistance with immigration law enforcement.
A US federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to subpoena Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and other state officials, ruling the effort was meant to coerce them into assisting federal immigration enforcement and to harass them for refusing. The judge found little evidence of criminal wrongdoing and stated the Justice Department was using the grand jury process for unlawful purposes.
Political streamer Hasan Piker is under federal investigation following subpoenas related to his March 2026 Cuba trip. Authorities are probing potential violations of U.S. sanctions laws concerning financial or travel activities with Cuban government-linked entities. Piker denies wrongdoing, stating he "stayed at the right hotel."
Political streamer Hasan Piker is under federal investigation following subpoenas related to his March 2026 Cuba trip. Authorities are examining potential violations of U.S. sanctions laws concerning financial and travel activities with Cuban government-linked entities. Piker denies wrongdoing, stating he stayed at an appropriate hotel.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT to examine whether the AI chatbot provided significant advice to Phoenix Ikner, the accused FSU shooter, ahead of the April 2024 campus attack that killed two and injured six. Subpoenas have been issued to the $852bn California-based company. Lawyers for the Morales family claim the shooter was in constant communication with ChatGPT, asking about guns, ammunition, and where to find students. OpenAI maintains ChatGPT provided factual information available publicly and did not encourage harmful activity.
