• The Washington Post, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 8:26 AM

The Wall Street Journal was subpoenaed in March in a Justice Department probe of leaks regarding the Iran war, The Washington Post reports. The subpoenas were dated March 4 and concerned a February 23 article that described internal Pentagon fears about extended action in Iran, prior to the war’s start. Acting Attorney General Todd Blance defended the action, saying prosecuting leakers is a “priority for the administration.” A Dow Jones spokesperson said the subpoenas “represent an attack on constitutionally protected newsgathering. We will vigorously oppose this effort to stifle and intimidate essential reporting.”

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