Judge Slams DOJ for Targeting Journalists | Austin News

The Justice Department went after journalists and even their family’s phone records to uncover sources behind a report on President Trump’s use of an older Air Force One jet — but a furious judge shut them down, calling their tactics a blatant violation of journalistic protections. The government backed down, withdrawing subpoenas in a public hearing that exposed their escalating pressure on the press — and this isn’t the first time they’ve been forced to retreat, signaling growing resistance to silencing reporters. 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/5d8a0bdce10f01c8