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Pentagon Implements Controversial Press Regulations Prompting Media Backlash

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has implemented stringent new press regulations at the Pentagon, leading numerous media outlets to surrender their credentials. The rules impose unprecedented restrictions on journalists’ access to military information.

Military Media Access Faces Major Overhaul

The United States Armed Forces press corps is undergoing significant transformation as dozens of journalists have surrendered their Pentagon credentials rather than comply with new reporting restrictions, according to reports from multiple news organizations. The controversial guidelines implemented by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have drawn widespread opposition from media outlets across the political spectrum.