Pentagon Adopts New Limits for Journalists After Court Loss
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The Defense Department is changing its media access policy after a federal judge ruled parts of its current policy unconstitutional in a case brought by The New York Times.
- The Pentagon is closing the longstanding workspace for credentialed journalists inside the main building and relocating press access to an annex outside, with all journalists now requiring an escort.
- Changes to credentialing rules include clearer definitions of prohibited activities, aiming to address the judge's concerns, though the Pentagon plans to appeal the ruling.
- The New York Times has criticized the new policy as still unconstitutional and intends to return to court to challenge the changes.
- These policy shifts continue a pattern under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of restricting media access to the Pentagon, including denying certain reporters access and limiting journalists' movement within the complex.
