Summary
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Several journalists left the Pentagon after the government put new rules in place that limit how they can report on military affairs. These new rules, introduced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, could lead to journalists being removed if they report on unapproved information.
Key Facts
- Reporters handed in their Pentagon access badges and left.
- The new rules were introduced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Journalists are restricted from reporting on unapproved information.
- The government describes the rules as "common sense."
- News organizations largely disagree with the rules and rejected them.
- Journalists covering the military often need access to the Pentagon to do their work.
