New York Times Fights Reporters’ Subpoenas in Air Force One Case

The New York Times refused to allow its reporters to testify before a federal grand jury after subpoenas from the Trump administration tied to a story about security issues with an Air Force One plane donated by Qatar. The dispute is legal/regulatory in nature with limited direct market impact, but it adds uncertainty around government access and national-security related reporting.

Analysis

The New York Times refused to allow its reporters to testify before a federal grand jury after subpoenas from the Trump administration tied to a story about security issues with an Air Force One plane donated by Qatar. The dispute is legal/regulatory in nature with limited direct market impact, but it adds uncertainty around government access and national-security related reporting.