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Major news outlets reject Pentagon press rules, citing First Amendment concerns, risking expulsion over new security requirements.
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.
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.
Critics argue the policy undermines First Amendment rights, threatens press independence, and sets a dangerous precedent despite reporters’ long-standing compliance with security protocols.
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.
Las principales agencias de noticias rechazan las reglas de prensa del Pentágono, citando preocupaciones de la Primera Enmienda, arriesgando la expulsión por nuevos requisitos de seguridad.