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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
World
Vinay Patel

President Trump Plane Security Leak Sparks FBI Visits to Reporters' Homes in Press Crackdown

The US Department of Justice has launched a high-stakes leak investigation, ordering New York Times journalists to testify under oath before a grand jury (Credit: The White House)

The US Department of Justice has issued legal demands to several journalists after they reported on a major security issue involving the nation's leader. Federal agents unexpectedly visited the homes of newsroom staff following a tense meeting at the White House over how sensitive information reached the public.

While the government insists its focus is on tracking down the insider who shared classified files, media advocates warn the move marks an alarming threat to free speech.

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