Times vs Justice Dept Over Sources | Miami News

The New York Times is fighting back fiercely as the Justice Department demands three of its reporters testify before a grand jury about confidential sources tied to a controversial story on the new Air Force One — a jet gifted by Qatar that the administration allegedly upgraded at great cost. The Times argues this is a direct assault on press freedom and an attempt to punish journalism, while the government insists it’s targeting leakers, not reporters. This rare and aggressive move — compelling journalists to reveal sources in court — has alarmed press freedom advocates and echoes past crackdowns, including a recent search of a Washington Post reporter’s home. With the Times vowing to defend its reporters in court, this legal showdown underscores the escalating battle between government secrecy and the public’s right to know. 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/e29e6fa62cd24d0e