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News outlets reject Pentagon press restrictions
(WBUR) Several news organizations, including The New York Times, NPR and Newsmax, are refusing to sign a new set of restrictions on news gathering inside the Pentagon.
Under the policy, reporters must pledge not to gather information that has not been authorized for release by the Defense Department. Without agreeing to the new rules, reporters at the Pentagon will have to turn in their press passes by Wednesday evening.
Lawyers representing the news organizations say the new rules violate the First Amendment and could put reporters in jeopardy for conducting routine news gathering.
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2025/10/14/pentagon-press-rules