Blanche warns DOJ will subpoena reporters who receive classified information

The article centers an official government warning (Blanche) as the lede, using his framing about 'national security' and 'soldiers' lives' without immediate substantive pushback or context about press freedom implications. The second clause—'as concerns grow about...cracking down on media outlets critical of the administration'—introduces counter-framing but subordinates it, creating asymmetry in voice authority. Word choices like 'leaks' vs.

Primary voices: elected official, state or recognized government

• This article does not address the legal precedent for prosecuting reporters under the Espionage Act or First Amendment protections for receiving classified information
• This article does not include statements from press freedom organizations, journalists' unions, or media law experts on the implications of subpoenaing reporters
• This article does not provide context on whether the administration has previously prosecuted leakers or pursued reporters