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Pentagon Press Access Restored After Court Ruling

3/23/2026

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  • The Pentagon Press Association calls for swift restoration of press access after a federal judge struck down parts of the Pentagon's media policy.
  • U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman ruled in favor of The New York Times, finding the policy violated the First and Fifth Amendments, and the Pentagon plans to appeal.
  • The ruling requires reinstating press credentials for seven New York Times journalists and potentially all affected reporters.