FBI seizure of a reporter's laptops is described as an escalation

Federal agents searched Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson’s home and seized electronic devices as part of a classified documents investigation; the paper said she is not the focus while agents investigate a government systems administrator.

Federal agents executed a search warrant at the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson and seized electronic devices. The action was reported as part of a classified documents investigation linked to Aurelio Perez-Lugones, a government systems administrator. The Washington Post described the search as highly unusual and said Natanson was told she is not the focus of the probe. Known details: - The FBI searched Natanson's home and seized her phone, two laptops and a Garmin watch. - Officials are investigating Aurelio Perez-Lugones for allegedly taking classified intelligence reports from his workplace. - The Washington Post characterized the search as highly unusual and aggressive and reported that Natanson was informed she was not the focus of the investigation. Summary: The search has been described in coverage as an escalation in how authorities are investigating classified documents and has prompted commentary about implications for reporting. Undetermined at this time.