A new policy on access at the Pentagon has journalists and the Trump administration at odds
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's new rules require Pentagon reporters to seek approval before releasing information and sign agreements or risk losing access, sparking press concerns over control.
- The Trump administration has implemented new rules limiting media access to the Pentagon and requiring journalists to get approval before releasing unclassified information.
- Journalists who want to retain Pentagon access badges must acknowledge the new rules by September 30, or risk having their badges revoked.
- The new policy prohibits journalists from encouraging Pentagon officials to break the rules and could lead to reporters losing building access.
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A New Policy on Access at the Pentagon Has Journalists and the Trump Administration at Odds
New rules that limit the access of journalists in the Pentagon and appear to condition entry into the building on agreement to restrictions have led to a standoff between the press and the Trump administration's defense department.

A new policy on access at the Pentagon has journalists and the Trump administration at odds
New rules that limit the access of journalists in the Pentagon and appear to condition entry into the building on agreement to restrictions have led to a standoff between the press and the Trump administration's defense department.

Journalists fighting back against Pentagon reporting restrictions
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