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Pentagon Tightens Press Access, Sparks Transparency Concerns

5/24/2025

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has tightened press access at the Pentagon, mandating official escorts for reporters and emphasizing the need to safeguard sensitive information. This move reflects a troubling trend of diminishing transparency, as the frequency of press briefings has plummeted since his appointment, igniting worries about accountability in government actions.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has tightened press access at the Pentagon, mandating official escorts for reporters and emphasizing the need to safeguard sensitive information. This move reflects a troubling trend of diminishing transparency, as the frequency of press briefings has plummeted since his appointment, igniting worries about accountability in government actions.