Tag: military reporting
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Pentagon reporters resign access badges in protest of new government media rules
Protest at the Pentagon: reporters walk away from access amid new media rules Dozens of journalists covering the U.S. military exited the Pentagon on Wednesday, returning their access badges rather than sign on to new government-imposed restrictions. The move underscored growing tensions between the press and the Defense Department as officials argued that the rules…
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Pentagon reporters surrender access badges in defiance of new government rules
Defiant exit: reporters relinquish Pentagon badges rather than comply Dozens of Pentagon reporters chose to leave the premises on Wednesday rather than sign onto new government rules that would restrict how they report on military affairs and potentially curb access to information. The event underscored a widening confrontation between the press and Defense Secretary Pete…
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Pentagon reporters push back on new reporting rules
Widespread pushback from Pentagon reporters Dozens of journalists who cover the U.S. Department of Defense walked out with their press credentials on Wednesday in a powerful demonstration against newly imposed restrictions. The policy, championed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, would penalize reporters who seek information the government has not explicitly approved for release. As the…