Justice Department Withdraws Subpoenas for New York Times Journalists' Records After Judicial Scrutiny

The Justice Department has withdrawn subpoenas seeking phone and text message records of New York Times journalists and their family members. This action followed a federal judge's intense questioning of federal prosecutors and a threat of sanctions due to admitted 'inadvertent errors' in handling the subpoenas. The subpoenas were part of an investigation into confidential sources who provided information to the Times regarding security concerns about President Trump's new Air Force One jet. While the subpoenas have been withdrawn, the judge indicated they could be reissued if proper procedures are followed.