Overview
- Attorney General Bondi announced on Jan. 14 that agents searched a Washington Post reporter’s residence as part of the investigation.
- The Washington Post identified the reporter as Hannah Natanson and said agents seized two laptops, a mobile phone, and a smartwatch.
- The Justice Department and FBI indicated the reporter is not a target of the probe and has not been accused of wrongdoing.
- Authorities say the search relates to classified materials tied to a Department of Defense contractor under investigation.
- The Washington Post criticized the home search as extremely unusual and heavy‑handed, noting such measures are rarely used on reporters.