# US government withdraws subpoena for three New York Times reporters

The U.S. government has dropped a subpoena that sought testimony from three New York Times journalists, likely related to leak investigations. The decision avoids a legal battle over press protections. This move highlights ongoing tensions between media freedom and government secrecy.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/23/us-government-cancels-subpoena-against-three-new-york-times-reporters?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:46:17 +0000