Article in The Guardian by Edward Helmore, 10/13/25
Headline: “US news outlets refuse to sign new Pentagon rules to report only official information”
Subhead: “Defense department policy requires outlets to vow not to obtain unauthorized files and restricts access to some areas”
“Several leading news organizations with access to Pentagon briefings have formally said they will not agree to a new defense department policy that requires them to pledge they will not obtain unauthorized material and restricts access to certain areas unless accompanied by an official.
“The policy, presented last month by the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has been widely criticized by media organizations asked to sign the pledge by Tuesday at 5pm or have 24 hours to turn in their press credentials. . .”
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/13/defense-department-media-news-rules
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Article in The Washington Post by Scott Nover, 10/13/25
Headline: “News outlets broadly reject Pentagon rules before deadline for signing”
Subhead: “The Washington Post joined the New York Times, Newsmax and CNN in refusing to sign the restrictive new policy.”
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