The 'New York Times' and others announce they are not signing the Pentagon's new press rules

"News organizations including The New York Times, The Associated Press and the conservative Newsmax television network said Monday they will not sign a Defense Department document about its new press rules, making it likely the Trump administration will evict their reporters from the Pentagon. Those outlets say the policy threatens to punish them for routine news gathering protected by the First Amendment."

"AP confirmed Monday afternoon that it would not sign. "Reuters is bound by its commitment to accurate, impartial and independent news," the agency said in a statement. "We also steadfastly believe in the press protections afforded by the U.S. Constitution, the unrestricted flow of information and journalism that serves the public interest without fear or favor. The Pentagon's new restrictions erode these fundamental values.""

Several major news organizations refuse to acknowledge a Defense Department press-policy form, prompting Pentagon orders that non-signers must surrender badges and clear workspace. The policy limits journalist access to large parts of the Pentagon without an escort and gives Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authority to revoke press access for soliciting any Department information not preapproved for release. Outlets including The New York Times, The Associated Press, Newsmax, The Washington Post, The Atlantic and Reuters say the measures threaten routine reporting and First Amendment protections. Pentagon spokespeople describe the rules as common-sense media procedures and say the form only requests acknowledgement of policy understanding.

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