The Justice Department has issued and subsequently withdrawn subpoenas that sought to compel reporters from the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal to testify before a grand jury. This decision follows legal challenges from the media outlets regarding the subpoenas, which were part of an attempt to investigate national security reporting related to Iran. The move by the Trump administration was seen as exceedingly rare and raised concerns about press freedom. The National Press Club has issued a statement in response, acknowledging the implications of such actions on investigative journalism.