The US government withdraws subpoenas that would have required three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources. The action follows a federal judge’s criticism of the government’s legal work, which the judge described as sloppy. According to reports, the government had issued the subpoenas in connection with articles concerning President Donald Trump and a reported Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet. After admitting legal errors, prosecutors withdrew the subpoenas on Thursday, a move described as reluctant in some coverage. The case centers on whether the reporters can be compelled to reveal information from confidential sources. The withdrawal means the reporters are not required, at least for now, to testify under the challenged subpoenas. The news articles also indicate the government’s decision is linked directly to the judge’s assessment of the subpoenas’ validity and the errors made in how they were pursued. Coverage from multiple outlets frames the development as a setback for the government’s attempt to obtain testimony about reporting sources.