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DOJ issued, then withdrew subpoenas to force Post, WSJ reporters to testify

The Justice Department issued and then rescinded subpoenas targeting reporters from The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. The government sought to compel these national security reporters to testify before a grand jury. This action occurred amid probes into national security leaks.

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The Justice Department has officially withdrawn the subpoenas it previously issued to force journalist testimony.

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  1. DOJ Withdraws Grand Jury Subpoenas for Post and WSJ Reporters

    The Justice Department issued and then rescinded subpoenas targeting reporters from The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. The government sought to compel these national security reporters to testify before a grand jury. This action occurred amid probes into national security leaks.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Justice Department withdrew grand jury subpoenas that sought to compel testimony from reporters at The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.
    • The subpoenas targeted national security reporters.
    • The legal actions were connected to national security leak probes.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal fought a secret legal battle to stop the subpoenas.
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