Trump admin crackdown on journalists' sources "chilling," press freedom groups say
Government actions target whistleblowers and journalists, chilling sources and independent reporting by using subpoenas, leak investigations, and public accusations to punish scrutiny.
Attorney General Lifts Ban on Subpoenaing Reporters' Notes in Leak Investigations
The Justice Department's revised regulation now allows federal investigators to access reporters' phone records and notes, returning to aggressive leak investigation tactics.