Justice Department defends decision to subpoena Wall Street Journal reporters, citing national security

Washington — The Justice Department defended itself on Tuesday after the Wall Street Journal revealed it has received subpoenas in connection with a leak investigation into its reporting on the war with Iran, with the department saying it was trying to protect the lives of soldiers who could be harmed by leaks of classified information.

“Prosecuting leakers who share our nation’s secrets with reporters, in turn risking our national security and the lives of our soldiers, is a priority for this administration,” Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement shared with CBS News. “Any witness, whether a reporter or

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