Todd Blanche says media 'should not be surprised' if they're subpoenaed over national security stories

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Blanche says media 'should not be surprised' if they're subpoenaed over stories

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The Hill
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Acting AG Todd Blanche says the media "should not be surprised" if they're subpoenaed for information related to their sources on national security-sensitive stories. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include The Hill, ABC News.

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Blanche warns DOJ will subpoena reporters who receive classified information
The Hill
The Hill
Balanced
5/12/2026

Blanche warns DOJ will subpoena reporters who receive classified information

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is warning reporters who receive leaks of classified information about potential investigations, as concerns grow about the federal government’s cracking down on media outlets critical of the administration. “Prosecuting leakers who share our nation’s secrets with reporters, in.

Todd Blanche says media 'should not be surprised' if they're subpoenaed over national security stories
ABC News
ABC News
Leaning left
5/12/2026

Blanche says media 'should not be surprised' if they're subpoenaed over stories

The acting AG warned reporters about "risking our national security." Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday that members of the media "should not be surprised" if they receive subpoenas for information related to their sources on stories pertaining to national security-sensitive matters, following a Wall.