Pentagon Tightens Media Restrictions and Enforces New Reporting Pledges

TL;DR
The Pentagon has implemented new restrictions on public speaking and media engagements by military leaders, aiming to tighten control over information and manage narratives amid concerns about leaks and internal politics, reflecting a broader trend of increased censorship and influence over external communications.
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- Scoop: Pentagon restricts speaking engagements alongside media crackdown Axios
- News outlets prepare fight against Pentagon’s demand for press to sign ‘pledge’ restricting reporting CNN
- Defense Secretary Hegseth requires new 'pledge' for reporters at the Pentagon NPR
- Pentagon steps up media restrictions, now requiring approval before reporting even unclassified info AP News
- Hegseth imposes new press restrictions, eyes greater Pentagon control over access MSNBC News
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