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Pentagon's Controversial Press Corps Sparks Concerns Over Freedom

10/22/2025

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Ongoing military actions in the Caribbean and tensions with Venezuela drive Pentagon changes.
On October 22, 2025, the Pentagon announced a press corps that includes Gateway Pundit and Turning Point USA (TPUSA), outlets described as controversial right-wing and linked to misinformation.
Critics, including Dan Lamonthe, a former Pentagon press member, question these journalists' accountability.
Observers warn this shift could undermine press freedom amid Caribbean actions and Venezuela tensions.

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Story summary

Ongoing military actions in the Caribbean and tensions with Venezuela drive Pentagon changes.
On October 22, 2025, the Pentagon announced a press corps that includes Gateway Pundit and Turning Point USA (TPUSA), outlets described as controversial right-wing and linked to misinformation.
Critics, including Dan Lamonthe, a former Pentagon press member, question these journalists' accountability.
Observers warn this shift could undermine press freedom amid Caribbean actions and Venezuela tensions.