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politics1 month ago•2 min saved

UFC Handles Media Passes for White House Event

For the White House's UFC Freedom 250 event, the White House press pool and UFC-credentialed media will have full access to the campus, while other outlets face access restrictions; UFC credentials about 20 non-pool reporters, Fox News is the pool broadcaster, and Paramount retains exclusive UFC broadcast rights with initial camera limitations that were subject to negotiation; the WHCA pressed for broader access but the White House maintained control.

via Axios|

#media-access #politics #press-credentials

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Fever revoke press credentials amid Caitlin Clark injury-report dispute

The Indiana Fever revoked longtime beat writer Scott Agness’s media credentials over his Caitlin Clark injury reporting, saying it spread inaccurate information; Agness argues his reporting was based on a league source and a cautious “strategic management plan,” and that Clark’s injury status should have been disclosed per league rules.

via Defector|

#caitlin-clark #fieldhouse-files #indiana-fever

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Fever revoke credentials after Clark injury report sparks controversy

The Indiana Fever revoked veteran beat reporter Scott Agness’ credential after he published a May 20 post suggesting Caitlin Clark’s absence was part of a strategic plan, a claim the team publicly disputed. The incident led to backlash over injury reporting and press access, with the PBWA defending reporters’ access as investigations continue.

via The New York Times|

#caitlin-clark #indiana-fever #injury-reporting

politics2 months ago•9 min saved

TMZ’s DC Debut: Hollywood-Style Coverage Comes to Capitol Hill

TMZ’s DC team explains bringing their Hollywood-style, transparent reporting to Capitol Hill—talking with lawmakers, pursuing official credentials, denying paid tips, and mixing accessible conversations with serious, fact-based journalism.

via Politico|

#capitol-hill #political-journalism #politics

defense3 months ago•6 min saved

Pentagon media access fight escalates with new policy challenge

After a court struck down the Pentagon’s old media-credential rules, the department issued a revised policy the New York Times says still violates the court’s order and the First and Fifth Amendments; NYT filed a motion to compel compliance, arguing the update restates restrictive, vague provisions—including an escort requirement and bans on soliciting information and promising confidentiality—that undermine press access and public information during war.

via PBS|

#defense #first-amendment #media-access

politics3 months ago•14 min saved

Pentagon overhauls press access after NYT credential reinstatement

The Pentagon plans to issue new press credentials and close its on-site media offices after a judge reinstated the New York Times’ press credentials, signaling a shift in how media access is managed at the defense complex.

via AP News|

#court-ruling #media-offices #nytimes

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Court curtails Pentagon press access policy amid Times lawsuit

A federal judge blocked key parts of the Pentagon’s October press-access policy after a New York Times lawsuit, ruling it unconstitutional and a violation of the First Amendment. The policy would have barred reporters from soliciting information not directly provided by the DoD and could revoke credentials of outlets that hadn’t signed on. The ruling stressed that a free press is essential for an informed public, and the Pentagon said it would appeal; several major outlets had refused to sign the policy.

via The Guardian|

#first-amendment #new-york-times #pentagon

law4 months ago•5 min saved

First Amendment Clash: NYT Sues Pentagon Over New Press Rules

A federal judge will hear The New York Times’ challenge to the Defense Department’s new press policy, which requires PFAC reporters to sign strict restrictions and allows credential revocation, a move critics say violates the First Amendment by curbing access and spontaneous reporting, while the Pentagon contends the rule prevents leaks and protects national security.

via MS NOW|

#first-amendment #law #new-york-times

world8 months ago•5 min saved

Pentagon Tightens Press Restrictions, Confiscates Reporters' Badges

CBS News is ending its over 60-year presence at the Pentagon after refusing to sign new press requirements that could infringe on First Amendment rights, leading to the loss of access for its journalists and staff.

via CBS News|

#cbs-news #media-restrictions #military-reporting

defense9 months ago•3 min saved

Pentagon's New Press Restrictions Spark Criticism and Concerns

The Pentagon has implemented new media restrictions requiring reporters to sign agreements that could limit their access and ability to report freely, sparking criticism from the Pentagon press corps and concerns over free press rights. Negotiations over these rules have reached an impasse, with the press association warning that the policies could intimidate journalists and restrict their reporting, while the Pentagon claims it is acting within its rights to regulate access.

via CBS News|

#defense #freedom-of-press #government-transparency

defense9 months ago•1 min saved

Pentagon Implements New Journalist Pledge and Access Restrictions

The Pentagon is implementing new rules requiring journalists to sign a pledge not to disclose unauthorized information, with non-compliance resulting in loss of press credentials, as announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

via NPR|

#defense #hegseth #journalists