Pentagon demands journalists sign pledge not to gather certain information

The US Pentagon has implemented stricter media restrictions, requiring journalists to pledge not to access unauthorized information, even unclassified documents, or risk losing their press passes. This follows previous restrictions limiting reporters' movement within the Pentagon. The new rules, criticized as an assault on press freedom and prior restraint, mandate approval for all information release, even unclassified material. Journalists and free press advocates are pushing back, citing First Amendment concerns and the potential for government censorship. The move comes amidst heightened tensions between the Trump administration and major media outlets.

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