Attorney General Signs New Rules to Limit Access to Journalists’ Records

The guidelines signed by Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. on Friday are intended to ensure a balance between protecting national security and safeguarding freedom of the press, a preamble says.

    



National Briefing | Washington: Times Reporter Seeks Subpoena’s Withdrawal

A lawyer for James Risen, a reporter for The New York Times, has asked Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. to withdraw a subpoena requiring him to testify about a confidential source.

    

Justice Department Defends Holder’s Testimony

House Republicans were told that the attorney general’s Congressional testimony was “accurate and consistent.”

    

Holder Faces New Round of Criticism After Leak Inquiries

Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr., a target of attacks from Republicans, faces fresh complaints over the Justice Department’s campaign against leaks to journalists.

    

Obama, Offering Support for Press Freedom, Orders Review of Leak Investigations

President Obama asked Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. to scrutinize Justice Department investigations and said he was “troubled” that such inquiries could hinder reporters.