Media Outlets, Ranging From The Atlantic To Newsmax, Refuse To Sign New Pentagon Press Policy - Update
Media outlets ranging from The Atlantic to CNN to Newsmax have so far said that they do not plan for their correspondents to sign a new Pentagon press policy, arguing that it attempts to threaten access to the complex unless reporters agree to restrictions on how they have normally done their jobs.
Five major broadcast networks say they won't sign new Pentagon media policy
The policy says reporters could have their press passes revoked if they publish information the Pentagon hasn't been authorized for release.
Major media outlets, including Hegseth’s former employer Fox News, decline to sign new Pentagon reporting rules
Hegseth has been largely dismissive of media outlets’ refusals. He has responded to statements from the Washington Post, The New York Times and The Atlantic — all of which also refused to agree to the new rules — with the handwaving emoji.
Washington Examiner, Associated Press, and New York Times say they won’t sign Pentagon press rules
The group, which also includes the Washington Post, the Atlantic, Reuters, NPR, Newsmax, the Wall Street Journal, the Guardian, the Associated Press, and the New York Times, argued that the new rules violate the First Amendment.
Five major broadcast networks say they will not sign Pentagon's new press policy
Five major broadcast networks stated that they will not agree to sign the new Pentagon coverage rules. NBC News' Jonathan Allen details the rules and explains why journalists consider it restrictive.
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