Justice Dept Subpoenas NYT Reporters | Augusta Georgia News

The Justice Department is subpoenaing New York Times reporters over a story about security flaws in the new Air Force One — a jet gifted by Qatar — demanding they testify before a grand jury. This marks a major escalation in the administration’s targeting of news organizations, sparking alarm from press freedom advocates who warn it threatens a foundational American liberty. While officials insist reporters aren’t the target but rather those leaking classified info, the move echoes earlier subpoenas to Post and Journal reporters — later withdrawn — and sends a chilling message to journalists and whistleblowers. The President denied security concerns drove the jet’s use, but the episode underscores deepening tensions between government and the press. 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/69378d7998ec4e6d