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Pentagon Eases Press Access After Backlash on Restrictions

10/8/2025

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Pentagon Expands Press Access

The Pentagon revised press access to let credentialed journalists publish without approval.
The change followed backlash against drafts restricting press freedoms.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced criticism for tightening access, including removing outlets from Pentagon.
The policy protects First Amendment rights and warns against soliciting classified information.
Media outlets have one week to review and sign to maintain credentials.

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Pentagon Expands Press Access

The Pentagon revised press access to let credentialed journalists publish without approval.
The change followed backlash against drafts restricting press freedoms.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced criticism for tightening access, including removing outlets from Pentagon.
The policy protects First Amendment rights and warns against soliciting classified information.
Media outlets have one week to review and sign to maintain credentials.

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