New York Times reveals Trump administration subpoena over North Korea story

North America Politics Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:22:30 GMT High confidence — 81/100

The US Justice Department faces criticism for its increasing use of subpoenas in attempts to compel journalists to reveal their sources.
The New York Times has revealed that another journalist is facing a subpoena from the administration of United States President Donald Trump, this time about reporting conducted into a secret military operation in North Korea.
On Saturday, the newspaper — one of the most prominent in the country — identified freelance reporter Matthew Cole as the target of the subpoena.

The US Justice Department faces criticism for its increasing use of subpoenas in attempts to compel journalists to reveal their sources.
The New York Times has revealed that another journalist is facing a subpoena from the administration of United States President Donald Trump, this time about reporting conducted into a secret military operation in North Korea.
On Saturday, the newspaper — one of the most prominent in the country — identified freelance reporter Matthew Cole as the target of the subpoena.

Sources: The Independent, Al Jazeera