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Justice Dept. Policy Now Allows Pursuit of Reporters’ Records in Leak Inquiries

by The editor•25 April 2025•Posted inPolitics Matters

A new memo suggests that investigations may be launched not just for leaks of classified information, but where disclosures “undermine” Trump administration policies.

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