POLITICS

Pentagon steps up media restrictions for access to credentials

The Pentagon implemented new restrictions requiring journalists with access to its headquarters to sign a pledge not to report unauthorized information, even if unclassified. This policy, criticized by press freedom advocates as censorship, risks revoking credentials for non-compliance. The move follows previous restrictions, including banning reporters from certain areas without escorts and comes amid broader government pressure on the media. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the policy, stating the press doesn't run the Pentagon. Multiple media organizations condemned the restrictions as a violation of the First Amendment and detrimental to public interest.

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