Tag: press access
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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…
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Broadcast News Outlets Refuse Pentagon’s New Press Policy
News Organizations Refuse Pentagon’s New Press Policy Five major broadcast networks announced on Tuesday that they would not sign the Pentagon’s latest press policy, citing concerns over freedom of the press and the public’s right to information on national security issues. NBC News, ABC News, CBS News, CNN, and Fox News Media joined a growing…