Government Targets Reporters' Families | Jefferson City News

The New York Times is fighting back against government overreach, revealing officials tried to subpoena reporters’ family members—including a mother and two spouses—while investigating a $400 million Air Force One upgrade. The Times accuses the government of “bad faith,” claiming they ignored protocols, skipped due diligence, and even dropped subpoenas after legal challenges began. Critics say targeting family members, especially a mental health professional and a lawyer, chills journalism and contradicts a top prosecutor’s own promises to follow the least intrusive steps. A judge will hear arguments Thursday as this escalating legal battle underscores the fragile state of press freedom amid rising tensions between the executive branch and the media. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/de0a0a875d0da789