The Justice Department announced it will withdraw subpoenas issued to New York Times reporters concerning their reporting on the new Air Force One jet. The decision came during a tense court hearing where U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian questioned federal prosecutors about the timing and necessity of the subpoenas.

The subpoenas, which sought grand jury testimony and phone records from several Times reporters, were issued shortly after the newspaper published an article detailing President Trump's use of a presidential aircraft. The New York Times had challenged the subpoenas, arguing they were an attempt to intimidate the press and constituted "abusive and improper" actions by prosecutors. The Justice Department was reportedly seeking to identify sources who spoke to the reporters about security systems on the new Air Force One plane, which was donated by the Qatari government.

Judge Subramanian raised concerns about the government's process, including whether perjury was committed in the application for the subpoenas. The Justice Department's decision to withdraw came after significant pressure and judicial scrutiny, marking a significant development in the case involving President Trump and the New York Times.