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Justice Department withdraws subpoenas that sought reporters' grand jury testimony, sources say
By Alanna Durkin Richer And Eric Tucker, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 23, 2026
· 4 min read
The Justice Department issued and then withdrew subpoenas that sought to compel reporters at The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal to testify before a grand jury, according to people familiar with the matter. The Washington Post confirmed that one of its journalists received a subpoena ...
Key takeaway Reporters at The Wall Street Journal also received grand jury subpoenas, according to people familiar with the matter, a rare and unusual move that critics said amounted to a threat against press freedom.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The withdrawal of subpoenas targeting reporters at The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal has implications for the San Antonio community, where a strong tradition of local journalism is essential to holding public officials accountable. In Alamo Heights , residents rely on local news outlets to provide coverage of city government, schools, and public safety issues. The Justice Department's actions, although focused on national security reporting, raise concerns about the potential chilling effect on local journalists who may be investigating sensitive topics, such as government corruption or law enforcement practices. As the community continues to follow this story, it will be important to watch how local journalists and news organizations respond to any potential threats to press freedom, and how they work to maintain the trust and transparency that is critical to their role in serving the public interest.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The Justice Department issued and then withdrew subpoenas that sought to compel reporters at The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal to testify before a grand jury, according to people familiar with the matter. The Washington Post confirmed that one of its journalists received a subpoena ...
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