Pentagon tightens press access after court rebuke

The Pentagon announced new limits on media access, shutting the Pentagon’s long-standing Correspondents’ Corridor and moving reporters to an annex facility with escort requirements. The changes follow a federal judge’s rebuke of prior restrictions as unconstitutional after The New York Times won a permanent injunction against earlier rules. Critics say the shift undermines transparency and public accountability, while the Pentagon frames it as a security measure. Major outlets like CNN and Reuters are pushing to reinstate credentials and continue covering military operations under First Amendment protections.