The New York Times says federal agents showed up at the homes of several of its journalists Friday night in an effort to force them to appear before a grand jury next week.
The subpoenas are connected to the reporters’ coverage of an Air Force One aircraft that was gifted to Trump by Qatar — a story that has drawn significant national attention.
The Justice Department’s move to compel testimony from journalists is being seen as a major press freedom issue, as reporters are being targeted for their newsgathering work.
