What Happened
Federal Officials Take Unusual Step Against Media Over Security Concerns
The Justice Department has taken the unusual step of subpoenaing several New York Times journalists to testify about their reporting on the new Air Force One, which was donated by Qatar and reportedly has deficient security features. The move is part of a broader trend of federal officials taking aggressive action against media outlets, and it has sparked criticism from readers who are concerned about the administration’s response to media reports. The story was first reported by The Washington Post.