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Pentagon's New Restrictions Raise Alarm Among Officials

9/28/2025

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth convened hundreds of officials at Quantico, Virginia.
The gathering follows controversial decisions since January.
The Pentagon restricted journalists from reporting unclassified information without approval.
Former Senator Claire McCaskill says the moves signal instability to allies.
Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling calls it a 'bright red light' with high cost and security risks.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth convened hundreds of officials at Quantico, Virginia.
The gathering follows controversial decisions since January.
The Pentagon restricted journalists from reporting unclassified information without approval.
Former Senator Claire McCaskill says the moves signal instability to allies.
Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling calls it a 'bright red light' with high cost and security risks.