Venezuelan security forces detained at least 14 journalists covering recent political events, amid widespread repression and military presence in Caracas, as the government cracks down on dissent following the US forces' seizure of Maduro, with ongoing arrests and restrictions on media and public expression.
The White House has implemented new restrictions on media access, limiting journalists' ability to cover events and question officials, citing security concerns and allegations of misconduct by reporters, which has raised concerns about transparency and press freedom.
CBS News is ending its over 60-year presence at the Pentagon after refusing to sign new press requirements that could infringe on First Amendment rights, leading to the loss of access for its journalists and staff.
Reporters from major news outlets left the Pentagon after refusing to sign new media restrictions imposed by the Trump administration, which aimed to limit unapproved information seeking. Only one outlet, One America News Network, agreed to the policy, leading to the confiscation of press badges from other journalists and raising concerns about press freedom and transparency.
Nearly all major U.S. Pentagon reporters returned their press badges in protest against new Defense Department rules they say threaten press independence and violate the First Amendment, highlighting concerns over transparency and press freedom under the current administration.
Journalists at the Pentagon are protesting a new policy by turning in their press passes, as it severely restricts media access and is seen as an attack on press freedom, with most outlets refusing to comply and continuing coverage from outside.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's attempt to impose strict media restrictions at the Pentagon involves his legal adviser Tim Parlatore, whose dual military and civilian roles have raised concerns about conflicts of interest and influence, amid broader debates over the restrictions' impact on press freedom and transparency.
Many major news organizations, including CNN, The New York Times, and Newsmax, are refusing to sign new Pentagon press access rules that they consider restrictive and potentially violating the First Amendment, leading to a standoff over Pentagon media coverage and access.
Several major US news outlets have refused to sign a new Pentagon policy that would restrict their reporting and access, citing concerns over press freedom and constitutional rights. The policy, introduced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has faced widespread criticism from media organizations, which argue it undermines the First Amendment and hampers their ability to report independently on military and government activities.
The Pentagon has implemented new media restrictions requiring reporters to sign agreements that could limit their access and ability to report freely, sparking criticism from the Pentagon press corps and concerns over free press rights. Negotiations over these rules have reached an impasse, with the press association warning that the policies could intimidate journalists and restrict their reporting, while the Pentagon claims it is acting within its rights to regulate access.
The Pentagon has implemented new restrictions on media and outside engagement, including limiting press access and requiring approvals for interactions with think tanks and other groups, amid concerns over sensitive information leaks and internal criticism of leadership.
The Pentagon has implemented new restrictions on public speaking and media engagements by military leaders, aiming to tighten control over information and manage narratives amid concerns about leaks and internal politics, reflecting a broader trend of increased censorship and influence over external communications.
President Trump criticized Pentagon's new media restrictions, which aim to limit journalist reporting and movement within the Defense Department, viewing them as an overreach and expressing support for independent journalism.
The Pentagon has implemented stricter media restrictions requiring credentialed journalists to sign a pledge not to report unauthorized information, risking credential loss for non-compliance, sparking criticism from press freedom advocates and concerns over government censorship.
The Pentagon is implementing new restrictions on media access and reporting, requiring journalists to sign agreements not to disclose unauthorized information and limiting their movement within the facility, sparking concerns over press independence and transparency.