The New York Times building in New York City in November 2016. The United States Justice Department seized phone and email records from New York Times reporter Ali Watkins, according to reports. (Reuters/Shannon Stapleton)
The New York Times building in New York City in November 2016. The United States Justice Department seized phone and email records from New York Times reporter Ali Watkins, according to reports. (Reuters/Shannon Stapleton)

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