June 23, 2026

Justice Department Retracts Subpoena for Post Reporter

The Justice Department recently retracted subpoenas targeting a reporter from The Post. These legal requests aimed to mandate reporters from The Post and the Wall Street Journal to testify before a grand jury concerning their national security reporting. Both papers actively opposed these subpoenas during confidential court proceedings. The government chose to withdraw the subpoenas before a judicial decision was reached.

The Post's headquarters. (Photo by Michael S. Williamson/The Washington Post)

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