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Trump’s DOJ withdrew subpoenas targeting Washington Post and WSJ reporters
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
By Brian Stelter, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN
(CNN) — The Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal waged a secret legal fight to stop the US government from subpoenaing several reporters in connection with national security leak probes.
The Justice Department subsequently withdrew the subpoenas...
Key takeaway The Justice Department subsequently withdrew the subpoenas...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The withdrawn subpoenas targeting Washington Post and Wall Street Journal reporters have implications for the local journalism landscape in El Paso . While the story itself is centered on national security leak probes, it raises questions about the limits of government power in compelling journalists to reveal their sources. In El Paso, where local reporters often cover sensitive topics such as border security and law enforcement, the ability to protect anonymous sources is crucial. The fact that the Justice Department withdrew the subpoenas suggests that there are still checks on government overreach, but the episode serves as a cautionary tale for local journalists who may face similar pressure in the future. As the city's journalists continue to cover important stories, they must remain vigilant in defending their right to protect sources and maintain the trust of their community.
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? By Brian Stelter, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN
(CNN) — The Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal waged a secret legal fight to stop the US government from subpoenaing several reporters in connection with national security leak probes.
The Justice Department subsequently withdrew the subpoenas...
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