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NYT files motion to quash subpoenas served over Air Force One coverage
By AP via Scripps News Group at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 16, 2026
· 4 min read
The New York Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department served on journalists who reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, teeing up a significant court fight pitting press freedom against the the government's ability to f...
Key takeaway ""They violate the constitutional rights of The Times and its journalists," McCraw said in a statement.
Why this matters in The Nashville
In Nashville , the motion to quash subpoenas filed by The New York Times has significant implications for local journalists and news organizations. The city's own history of government transparency and press freedom will be closely watched as this case unfolds. Nashville's journalists often rely on anonymous sources to report on local government and public safety issues, and any erosion of press freedom could have a chilling effect on their ability to hold officials accountable. The fact that the Justice Department is pursuing subpoenas against national outlets like The New York Times raises questions about the potential for similar actions against local news organizations in Nashville, and whether they would have the resources to defend themselves in court. As the case moves forward, Nashville's media community will be watching closely to see how the balance between press freedom and government secrecy is struck.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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