Justice Dept. Subpoenas Wall Street Journal in Leak Investigation

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Justice Dept. Subpoenas Wall Street Journal in Leak Investigation

Updated 12 hours ago
The New York Times
The Hill
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Critics raised concerns over press freedom after The Journal disclosed receiving subpoenas related to an article on deliberations on the risks of military action in Iran. 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, The New York Times.

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Justice Dept. Subpoenas Wall Street Journal in Leak Investigation
The New York Times
The New York Times
Leaning left
5/12/2026

Justice Dept. Subpoenas Wall Street Journal in Leak Investigation

Critics raised concerns over press freedom after The Journal disclosed receiving subpoenas related to an article on deliberations on the risks of military action in Iran.

DOJ subpoenas Wall Street Journal over Iran war leaks
The Hill
The Hill
Balanced
5/12/2026

DOJ subpoenas Wall Street Journal over Iran war leaks

The Wall Street Journal on Monday said it received grand jury subpoenas from the Department of Justice (DOJ) for reporters’ records over media leaks connected to the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran. The Journal received those subpoenas on March 4, which referred to reporting published on Feb. 23 that said that Gen. Dan.