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Judge to hear arguments on DOJ's subpoenas of The New York Times' journalists

From CBS News · () English

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  • A federal judge will hear arguments regarding the Justice Department's subpoenas of New York Times journalists.
  • The subpoenas are related to reports concerning President Trump's Qatari-donated Air Force One.
  • The case involves the Justice Department seeking information from journalists about their sources.

A federal judge is scheduled to hear arguments concerning the Justice Department's subpoenas issued to journalists at The New York Times. These subpoenas are connected to the newspaper's reporting on President Trump's Air Force One, which was reportedly donated by Qatar.

The legal proceedings will focus on the Justice Department's efforts to obtain information from the journalists, specifically regarding their sources for the published reports. This case highlights the ongoing tension between government investigations and the protection of journalistic sources and the press's ability to report freely.

The specific details of the reports and the nature of the Qatari donation to Air Force One remain central to the legal dispute. The arguments before the judge will likely address the scope of the subpoenas and the legal grounds for compelling journalists to reveal confidential sources.

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