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Attorney General Bondi rescinds Biden-era protections for journalists in leak investigations | CNN Politics


Published on 2025-04-26 06:00:31 - CNN
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  • The Justice Department will again allow federal investigators to pursue communications from media outlets in the course of government leak investigations, rescinding a Biden-era policy, according to a memo from Attorney General Pam Bondi obtained by CNN.

The Justice Department has launched an investigation into leaks of classified information to journalists, as reported by CNN on April 25, 2025. The investigation focuses on recent news stories that revealed sensitive details about national security operations, prompting concerns over the safety of ongoing missions and the integrity of classified information. Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized the importance of protecting national security while also respecting press freedoms, stating that the department is committed to a thorough and fair investigation. The probe has sparked a debate about the balance between national security and the public's right to know, with press freedom advocates expressing worry over potential chilling effects on journalism.

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