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Trump Subpoenas New York Times Reporters Over Air Force One Security, Drawing Free-Press Outcry

The Trump administration issues subpoenas to reporters at “The New York Times”, demanding testimony before a Manhattan grand jury and delivering some orders to journalists at their homes, a move signed by Jay Clayton. Reporting says the Qatari-donated Air Force One underwent a $400M retrofit but lacks certain advanced security systems, including anti-missile defenses; the Secret Service recommended using the older jet for a trip to England while tensions with Iran escalated and an FBI official sought a publication delay. The New York Times” calls the subpoenas an attempt to intimidate journalists, civil libertarians warn of First Amendment risks, and legal observers note similar DOJ subpoenas to “The Washington Post” and “The Wall Street Journal” were earlier withdrawn.
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