The Department of Justice is set to withdraw subpoenas issued to two New York Times reporters as part of an investigation into a leak surrounding the new Air Force One jet. The move comes as a significant development in the ongoing battle between the government and the press over access to information and the right to protect sources. The subpoenas, which were issued in 2022, targeted reporters who had written about the aircraft's design and cost, sparking concerns among journalists and press freedom advocates about the government's efforts to identify and prosecute leakers. The withdrawal of the subpoenas suggests a shift in the Justice Department's approach to the case, but it remains to be seen whether this marks a broader change in the way the government handles leak investigations and press freedom.
DOJ to withdraw subpoenas for New York Times reporters in leak investigation over new Air Force 1 jet CBS News
