The Justice Department backed down from forcing New York Times reporters to testify after they exposed security flaws in a $400 million Qatar-gifted Air Force One — a plane lacking anti-missile systems. Trump flew the older, secure plane out of Turkey amid Iran’s proximity, contradicting his claims of no threat. Reporters faced subpoenas within hours of publication, sparking a court battle where the judge called the move an intimidation tactic. The government admitted procedural errors and dropped the subpoenas, praising the Times’ commitment to fearless journalism.

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