Pentagon tightens media restrictions with new reporter pledge
TL;DR
Media outlets are preparing to challenge a Pentagon policy that would require reporters with military credentials to sign a pledge not to use unauthorized material, which critics argue violates First Amendment rights and restricts press access, leading to potential legal battles and widespread criticism from news organizations and lawmakers.
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- News outlets prepare fight against Pentagon’s demand for press to sign ‘pledge’ restricting reporting CNN
- Hegseth imposes new press restrictions, eyes greater Pentagon control over access MSNBC News
- Pentagon steps up media restrictions, now requiring approval before reporting even unclassified info AP News
- Defense Secretary Hegseth requires new 'pledge' for reporters at the Pentagon NPR
- Trump's Pentagon says press must agree not to disclose sensitive information Reuters
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