Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules
Dozens of reporters surrendered Pentagon access badges and left rather than accept Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's rules restricting military reporting.
Why journalists are sounding off alarms about the Pentagon's new rules for media access
New Pentagon rules condition journalist access on agreeing to reporting restrictions and require pre-clearance of Defense Department information, alarming press groups over free-press implications.
The 'New York Times' and others announce they are not signing the Pentagon's new press rules
Major news organizations refuse to acknowledge Pentagon press rules they say threaten routine reporting and First Amendment protections, risking reporter eviction.
