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US attorney general defends press subpoenas
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Summary: Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche defended subpoenas to journalists as part of investigations into leaks of classified information.
WHO: Todd Blanche
WHAT: Blanche defended subpoenas to journalists over classified leaks
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 5:43 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Blanche said the subpoenas were issued as part of investigations into leaks of classified information.
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