Washington Post demands FBI return electronics seized during raid on reporter’s house

Published January 21, 2026 1:53pm ET



The Washington Post filed a court motion Wednesday demanding that federal authorities return electronic devices seized from a staff reporter earlier this month.

FBI agents executed what the outlet characterized as a “highly unusual and aggressive” search warrant at the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson on Jan. 14 as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of illegally retaining classified documents.

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