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New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas following Air Force One coverage
By Tara Suter at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
Last week, the Trump administration hit four Times journalists with subpoenas in the wake of the newspaper publishing a story outlining risks involving President Trump’s Air Force One gifted from Qatar that recently entered service.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The Trump administration's move to subpoena four New York Times journalists has implications for local journalists in El Paso , who often cover stories involving government officials and national security. The city's proximity to the US-Mexico border and its role in international trade make it a hub for stories that can attract national attention. As the New York Times case unfolds, El Paso journalists will be watching to see how the courts balance the need for a free press with the government's interest in protecting sensitive information. This case could set a precedent for how local journalists are treated when covering stories that involve government agencies or officials, and could potentially impact the way they approach investigative reporting in the future. El Paso's own experiences with government transparency and press freedom will be informed by the outcome of this case.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Last week, the Trump administration hit four Times journalists with subpoenas in the wake of the newspaper publishing a story outlining risks involving President Trump’s Air Force One gifted from Qatar that recently entered service.
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