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A spokesman for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad denied a New York Times report that Israel orchestrated a yearslong plan to reinstall him as Iran’s leader after the war, a claim the Times tied to secret meetings and a staged climate conference, which Iran’s former president disputed on social media.
A TPM Morning Memo argues that President Trump used White House pressure to rush a DOJ probe that subpoenas New York Times reporters over leaks tied to the new, supposedly-deficient Qatari-gifted Air Force One, portraying it as intimidation of the press and a display of executive power during a turbulent Trump II era.
The Trump administration issued subpoenas to four New York Times reporters to testify before a Manhattan grand jury over the paper’s coverage of Trump’s Air Force One flights related to a NATO trip, with the subpoenas authorized by DOJ official Jay Clayton. The move drew swift condemnation from the Times and press groups who called it an intimidation tactic that could chill investigative reporting, underscoring ongoing clashes between the administration and the media.
Federal agents subpoenaed several New York Times reporters to testify before a Manhattan grand jury investigating alleged leaks tied to coverage of the new Air Force One’s security, including antimissile features; the DoJ says reporters are not targets, while the Times defends press freedom and the public’s right to know how government secrets are handled.
The U.S. Justice Department subpoenaed several New York Times reporters to testify before a Manhattan grand jury about the paper’s reporting on security concerns with the Trump administration’s new Air Force One, a move condemned by press groups as a threat to a free press. The DOJ said reporters aren’t the targets and cited ongoing investigations into national-security leaks, while the Times noted some subpoenas were served at reporters’ homes and that similar actions had affected other outlets earlier this year. The reporting followed questions about the Qatar-provided plane’s security features and related disclosures, highlighting tensions between national security interests and press freedom.
The Trump administration subpoenaed several New York Times reporters to testify before a Manhattan grand jury over their reporting on security concerns surrounding the Qatar-gifted new Air Force One, signaling a tougher stance on the press and following similar subpoenas at other outlets; the Times named reporters Julian E. Barnes, Eric Lipton, Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt, while White House and DOJ offered no comment.
The New York Times and several outlets filed a 52-page motion in U.S. district court seeking sanctions against OpenAI, accusing the company of concealing its ability to search training datasets and output logs and of deleting logs in violation of preservation orders, after a deposition revealed such searches. The plaintiffs urge remedies including attorneys’ fees and other penalties; OpenAI denies wrongdoing. The move comes amid ongoing copyright and AI-use litigation involving OpenAI, Microsoft, and various news organizations.
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville celebrated reports that nearly one million Trump supporters lost about $3.8 billion buying the Trump-themed memecoin $TRUMP, calling the losses a 'good thing for America' in a Politicon clip; the New York Times reported the figures, noting Trump profited more than $600 million from the meme, while Carville derided the investors with profanity.
The New York Times taste-tested hot dogs and crowned the Seattle Dog the best in the United States ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, in a bracket-style competition judged by Michelin-starred chef Jose Andres; the Seattle Dog features cream cheese, grilled onions, butterfly-cut hot dog, spicy mustard, sriracha, and jalapeños.
The New York Times confirms its internal investigation into Dianna Russini is still ongoing, with The Athletic having begun its own inquiry earlier in the year. The Times says there’s no conclusion yet, even as earlier timelines circulated by The Post, and the final report could revisit details such as Russini’s alleged FaceTime call to a coach to avoid a ticket.
The New York Times reiterates that Dianna Russini’s account of a traffic stop constitutes unacceptable conduct, with bodycam footage raising questions about the initial reporting and the paper’s duty to correct under its ethics rules.
Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw are reportedly set to perform at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, which is expected to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York on July 3. The New York Times reported a street-closure permit for the event, and Page Six cited insiders claiming the two artists will perform, fueling anticipation for what could be one of the year’s biggest celebrations.
New York Times reporting on Dianna Russini's Sedona photos shows she waited two days to inform her editors; internal responses at The Athletic and the Times reveal tensions over how the photos were obtained, initial support based on partial images, and later questions raised when all images were published, highlighting ongoing debates about editorial standards in sports journalism.
The New York Times reports that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are planning to wed at Madison Square Garden, with an intimate ceremony for about 100 guests on July 2 followed by a larger celebration for around 1,000 guests on July 3, and potential stage appearances; authorities have noted security and permit activity around Times Square as part of the event, with Chiefs players rumored to be booking nearby rooms.
A critical read of the NYT profile on Dianna Russini argues it glosses over potential conflicts of interest with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and her early reporting on the Julio Jones trade, including whether her hints and coverage helped shape the Titans deal, and it questions Times/Athletic hiring standards.