US attorney general defends press subpoenas over classified leaks

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Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche defended issuing subpoenas to journalists investigating classified leaks on Tuesday, without naming specific outlets, though his remarks followed The Wall Street Journal's report of receiving grand jury subpoenas related to Iran war coverage. The move reflects ongoing tension between the Justice Department's leak investigations and press freedom, with journalists potentially facing compelled disclosure of sources.

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