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flag Major news outlets reject Pentagon press rules, citing First Amendment concerns, risking expulsion over new security requirements.

flag Major news organizations including the New York Times, AP, Reuters, Washington Post, Atlantic, and Newsmax are refusing to sign new Pentagon press rules requiring reporters to acknowledge access restrictions, risking expulsion from the Defense Department. flag The rules, introduced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, mandate badge-wearing, prohibit soliciting information from military personnel without approval, and require acknowledgment that unauthorized disclosures harm national security—claims media outlets reject as misleading and potentially unconstitutional. flag Critics argue the policy undermines First Amendment rights, threatens press independence, and sets a dangerous precedent despite reporters’ long-standing compliance with security protocols. flag The Pentagon insists the rules are common-sense measures for security, but the standoff continues as outlets prepare to cover military affairs without official credentials, highlighting growing tensions over press freedom and government oversight.

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