The Pentagon must overhaul its media credentialing after a judge ruled it unfairly favored supportive journalists, prompting a planned move to an annex and an appeal over security concerns.

The U.S. Defense Department will remove media offices from the Pentagon after a federal judge ruled its credentialing policy unconstitutional, finding it engaged in viewpoint discrimination by favoring supportive journalists. The Pentagon plans to issue new credentials and relocate reporters to an annex, though no timeline was given. While access to press events and interviews remains available with escorts, the change follows a lawsuit by The New York Times and challenges by outlets like the Associated Press, which allege retaliation for critical coverage. The department disagrees with the ruling and will appeal, citing security concerns.