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flag Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth mandates Pentagon staff seek approval before contacting Congress, sparking concern over delayed information sharing.

flag Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has imposed new rules requiring all Pentagon personnel, including top military leaders, to get approval from a central legislative affairs office before communicating with Congress. flag The change, effective October 15, aims to standardize messaging and align communications with departmental priorities, replacing a previous system where individual branches managed their own outreach. flag The move coincides with the departure of most Pentagon reporters after new media restrictions and has raised concerns among lawmakers about potential delays in critical information sharing. flag Pentagon officials describe the shift as a "pragmatic step" to improve accuracy and transparency, while a working group has been formed to clarify the new guidance.

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