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Media Outcry: Newsmax Joins Rejection of Pentagon's Press Policy

10/14/2025

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Newsmax has joined The Washington Post and The Atlantic in rejecting the Pentagon's new press-access policy.
The policy requires reporters to pledge not to publish unauthorized information.
Critics say the pledge undermines journalistic freedom and First Amendment rights.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's approach has drawn backlash from media figures demanding transparency in military operations.
The deadline to sign the policy is Tuesday at 5 p.m.

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Newsmax has joined The Washington Post and The Atlantic in rejecting the Pentagon's new press-access policy.
The policy requires reporters to pledge not to publish unauthorized information.
Critics say the pledge undermines journalistic freedom and First Amendment rights.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's approach has drawn backlash from media figures demanding transparency in military operations.
The deadline to sign the policy is Tuesday at 5 p.m.