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subpoena

[suh-pee-nuh, suhb-] / səˈpi nə, səb- /




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It would also regain subpoena power, opening the door to corruption investigations, scrutiny of administration conduct and aggressive oversight.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Earlier this year, Bondi was formally summoned to answer questions over any "possible mismanagement" of the justice department's investigation into the late convicted sex offender, according to a subpoena letter written by Comer.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Every question asked, every draft generated, every strategic pivot is preserved in the platform’s logs and available on subpoena.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Cal/OSHA escalated its efforts on Dec. 22, issuing a subpoena.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The law stated that a passport “shall not be issued to an applicant subject to a federal arrest warrant or subpoena for any matter involving a felony.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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