Prosecutors drop NYT subpoenas in Trump plane leak probe

Prosecutors dropped New York Times subpoenas tied to the Trump plane leak probe, an action meant to remove legal demands for journalists who reported on aviation and security concerns. At a court hearing on Thursday, July 23, a prosecutor said the Trump administration would withdraw subpoenas issued to NYT reporters. The matter relates to reporting about the president flying on a Qatari-donated Air Force One. Reuters legal reporter Jack Queen is named as one of the journalists affected. The move reduces direct pressure on the newspaper in the investigation’s current phase. It also signals a procedural shift as the case continues to weigh national security issues against press freedom and sourcing.