U.S. Sought Phone Records of Times Journalists and Their Relatives

The U.S. government has issued subpoenas demanding phone records of journalists from The New York Times and their relatives, sparking a legal battle over press freedom and confidentiality. The subpoenas target reporters who covered the president's new Air Force One, raising concerns about the government's efforts to uncover confidential sources. The Times has petitioned a judge to dismiss these subpoenas, arguing that such demands threaten journalistic integrity and the public's right to know. This situation underscores the ongoing tension between governmental oversight and the protection of journalistic sources.