Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors.
By The Associated Press
07/23/2026 03:49 PM EDT
Criticized by a federal judge for sloppy legal work, the government on Thursday withdrew subpoenas that would have compelled three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources for articles about President Donald Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet.
The withdrawals in U.S. District Court followed a remarkable back and forth between a visibly irritated Judge Arun Subramanian and government attorneys. They come at a time when the Trump administration is vigorously going after news organizations whose reporting and coverage it doesn’t like — and also trying to crack down on leaks inside the government.
more:
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/23/new-york-times-reporters-subpoenas-withdrawn-01010426
As I said a few days ago:
https://similarworlds.com/politics/5622180-Trumps-Luxury-Plane-GROUNDED-LOL
07/23/2026 03:49 PM EDT
Criticized by a federal judge for sloppy legal work, the government on Thursday withdrew subpoenas that would have compelled three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources for articles about President Donald Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet.
The withdrawals in U.S. District Court followed a remarkable back and forth between a visibly irritated Judge Arun Subramanian and government attorneys. They come at a time when the Trump administration is vigorously going after news organizations whose reporting and coverage it doesn’t like — and also trying to crack down on leaks inside the government.
more:
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/23/new-york-times-reporters-subpoenas-withdrawn-01010426
As I said a few days ago:
How stupid does one need to be to think that the Qataris would have a jumbo jet with the communications, mid-air refueling and defensive capabilities as the U.S.-built Boeing VC-25 (which are modified Boeing 747-200Bs), known as Air Force One when the president is onboard?
https://similarworlds.com/politics/5622180-Trumps-Luxury-Plane-GROUNDED-LOL
36-40, F
