Times pushes back on subpoenas targeting reporters in leak case

The New York Times moved to quash subpoenas that would force several of its reporters to testify before a grand jury about anonymous sources in a leak investigation tied to Air Force One, arguing the subpoenas are abusive and aimed at punishing coverage. The DOJ says reporters aren’t targets and emphasizes protecting the First Amendment, with the Times’ editors and a broad coalition of press groups vowing to continue reporting on the administration’s handling of leaks and prosecutorial power against journalists.