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A federal judge in Washington, D.C., voided key parts of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s revised policy restricting press access to the Pentagon, ruling the curtailment of First Amendment rights unlawful and ordering the Pentagon to fully restore Times reporters’ access and file a sworn compliance declaration by April 16; the Defense Department plans to appeal.
A federal judge voided the Defense Department's renewed press restrictions at the Pentagon, ruling they unlawfully curtailed media access and mirrored an earlier unconstitutional policy; the department plans to appeal as press access remains contested.
U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman ruled the Pentagon violated a court injunction by restricting credentialed reporters and ordered the department to immediately restore their press access, criticizing the department’s new rules as a blatant attempt to evade the ruling amid ongoing litigation with The New York Times and other outlets.
A federal judge pressed the Pentagon over its new press-access policy after previously striking down an older version that vastly restricted reporters’ access, signaling concern that the interim rules—such as restricted hallway access, a shuttle option, a planned annex, and potential credential revocation for asking unapproved questions—could still violate the First Amendment. Defense officials argued the changes reduce leaks and improve security, while the Times urged swift restoration of access as the court considers the policy, with the judge requesting written responses by Tuesday.
A federal judge ruled the Pentagon’s press-access policy violated journalists’ rights, ordering the reinstatement of NYT press credentials and the closure of the Pentagon’s longstanding Correspondents’ Corridor. Reporters will eventually work from an annex outside the building, with escorted access still required for some events, while the Defense Department appeals the ruling and other outlets continue reporting from outside the building.
The Pentagon announced new limits on media access, shutting the Pentagon’s long-standing Correspondents’ Corridor and moving reporters to an annex facility with escort requirements. The changes follow a federal judge’s rebuke of prior restrictions as unconstitutional after The New York Times won a permanent injunction against earlier rules. Critics say the shift undermines transparency and public accountability, while the Pentagon frames it as a security measure. Major outlets like CNN and Reuters are pushing to reinstate credentials and continue covering military operations under First Amendment protections.
A federal judge ruled the Pentagon's new media access rules unconstitutional, ordering the reinstatement of several NYT journalists and striking down parts of the policy; in response, the Defense Department will close the long-used 'Correspondents' Corridor' and relocate journalists to an annex outside the building while appealing. The Times plans to return to court, and the Pentagon says security concerns justify remaining restrictions, with some outlets continuing to report via escorted access or without credentials.
A federal judge ruled that Trump-era Pentagon press restrictions were unconstitutional, prompting the DoD to set up a new press workspace in an annex on Pentagon grounds with escorted entry; the Times vows to challenge the policy as non-compliant with the court order.
A federal judge ruled in favor of The New York Times in a lawsuit challenging the Pentagon's policy that limited reporters' access, potentially widening media access to Pentagon briefings and related materials.
A federal judge invalidated key provisions of the Defense Department's new Pentagon press policy, ruling it violated reporters' First Amendment rights and due process by allowing credential suspensions or revocations for reporting. The decision reinstates seven New York Times national-security reporters' Pentagon badges and emphasizes that wartime coverage should come from a broad press corps, even as other parts of the policy remain in effect amid ongoing Iran and Venezuela operations.
A federal judge questioned the Defense Department’s new 21-page policy restricting reporting to government-approved information at the Pentagon, suggesting the rules may run afoul of the First Amendment and press access standards, with a ruling expected in coming weeks.
At a Kennedy Center premiere for Melania's documentary, mainstream outlets were barred from the screening, with only a handful of invited reporters admitted. Melania and select Trump administration officials attended, alongside the film’s director and producer. Amazon MGM Studios reportedly spent about $40 million to acquire rights and more on marketing; the film opens Jan. 30 amid scrutiny of press access and crew credits.
The White House has implemented new restrictions on media access, limiting journalists' ability to cover events and question officials, citing security concerns and allegations of misconduct by reporters, which has raised concerns about transparency and press freedom.
Journalists at the Pentagon are protesting a new policy by turning in their press passes, as it severely restricts media access and is seen as an attack on press freedom, with most outlets refusing to comply and continuing coverage from outside.
Over 30 major news outlets, including Reuters and The New York Times, have refused to accept a new Pentagon press access policy that could restrict journalists' ability to report on sensitive military information, citing concerns over press freedoms and transparency. The policy requires acknowledgment of restrictions and could lead to revoking press badges for seeking unapproved information, prompting a standoff ahead of a Tuesday deadline.