Summary
Several news organizations have lost access to the Pentagon because they did not agree to new rules that limit how they can report on the U.S. military. These new guidelines require journalists to follow a 21-page document to gain press credentials, but more than 30 media outlets have refused to comply. Despite losing direct access, these outlets plan to continue reporting on the Pentagon.
Key Facts
- Over 30 news outlets, including major ones like The New York Times and CNN, have lost Pentagon access.
- A new set of 21-page guidelines for press access was introduced by the Pentagon.
- The new rules are said to restrict media freedom and could criminalize certain reporting.
- The Pentagon Press Association stated that the Department of Defense began taking media badges from many outlets.
- The new rules limit reporters' movements in the Pentagon and control the publishing of some information.
- The guidelines were first introduced by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in September.
- Media outlets argue the rules violate constitutional rights to freedom of speech and press.
- The Pentagon claims the policy is meant to protect national security and troops.
