Media Outlets Reject New Pentagon Press Access Rules
TL;DR
Major news outlets, including Fox News, ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN, have rejected new Pentagon rules that restrict reporting and threaten journalistic protections, citing concerns over First Amendment rights and access to information. Only OANN has agreed to the rules. The dispute may lead to legal action, with critics arguing the policies undermine press independence and transparency.
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