Search: surveillance and subpoenas, national level, head of government Donald Trump
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2 incidents match this view.
Country: United States, RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180
Continent: North America
Tactic: Surveillance and subpoenas (2)
Stage: Pressure (1) Punish (1)
Outcome: Reversed (1) Sustained (1)
Level: National (2)
Head of government: Donald Trump
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2026 | Customs officers seize Grayzone editor's phones at Virginia airport over Iran reporting | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Surveillance and subpoenas | Donald Trump | Reversed (July 17, 2026) |
| April 25, 2025 | United States: Department of Justice rescission of rules limiting subpoenas of journalists, April 2025 | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Surveillance and subpoenas | Donald Trump | Sustained (April 25, 2025) |