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Senators Grill Justice Dept. Officials on New York Times Subpoenas

Senators Grill Justice Dept. Officials on New York Times Subpoenas
New York Times Wednesday 15 July 2026, 19:59 UTC By Michael M. Grynbaum 1 min read
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Democrats questioned the acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, and a U.S. attorney about subpoenas issued to Times journalists who reported on security concerns with the president’s new plane.

Democrats questioned the acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, and a U.S. attorney about subpoenas issued to Times journalists who reported on security concerns with the president’s new plane. [Image text:] n.Jay Clayton
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