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Pentagon leaders, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, have implemented new policies requiring officials to seek approval before communicating with Congress, aiming to tighten control over information and improve communication accuracy, amid internal disagreements and a shift from previous decentralized communication practices.
The Pentagon has introduced a controversial press policy that requires reporters to sign a 21-page agreement, threatening to criminalize basic reporting and violating First Amendment rights, leading to widespread rejection from major news outlets and raising concerns about transparency and press freedom.
An NPR journalist is returning their Pentagon press pass in protest against new policies that threaten press freedom and transparency, arguing that these rules hinder investigative journalism and accountability regarding military actions and government decisions.
Various major media outlets, including The Atlantic, CNN, and Newsmax, refuse to sign a new Pentagon press policy they consider restrictive and threatening to journalistic access, citing concerns over First Amendment rights and transparency. The policy requires pre-approval for information release, risking credential revocation for reporters who seek unapproved information, leading to widespread opposition and a debate over press freedom versus military security.
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.