“The Justice Department took the extraordinary step of seeking to force reporters for The Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal to testify before a federal grand jury — but withdrew the subpoenas earlier this month after they were challenged by the news organizations,” the Washington Post reports.
Justice Department Backs Down on Reporter Subpoenas
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