The U.S. Department of Justice has withdrawn its subpoenas targeting New York Times journalists. These subpoenas were issued as part of an investigation into reporting on President Trump's Qatari-gifted jet. The decision came after a federal judge reportedly questioned the administration's actions. The DOJ stated the judge threatened their attorneys with sanctions, compelling the withdrawal. The investigation into leaks of classified information remains active. The subpoenas had sought grand jury testimony from the reporters. The New York Times had moved to quash the subpoenas, calling them an intimidation tactic. They argued the government failed to meet the legal standard for compelling journalists to reveal sources. The government countered that the reporting posed a national security risk due to potential leaks of classified information. The Times criticized the timing of the government's investigative steps. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between the government and the press regarding the protection of journalistic sources.