News outlets prepare fight against Pentagon’s demand for press to sign ‘pledge’ restricting reporting

Media lawyers and newsroom leaders are evaluating a government memo spelling out new rules that would sharply restrict reporting at the Pentagon.

Defense Secretary Hegseth requires new 'pledge' for reporters at the Pentagon

The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.

Pentagon Accused of ‘Intimidation’ With New Restrictions For Journalists

The Pentagon released new rules for journalists that prevents them from reporting on unauthorized information.

Pentagon demands journalists pledge not to use unauthorized material amid Hegseth fury over leaks

National Press Club warns the restrictions pose a threat to the independent reporting provided by Pentagon journalists for generations

Unnamed Pentagon Officials Ridicule Hegseth’s Plan to Stop War Department Leaks

Three current Pentagon insiders told The Intercept that new Department of War rules are an egregious assault on press freedom.

Hegseth’s purge of service members cheering Kirk killing comes under heavy scrutiny

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s campaign to oust service members celebrating or mocking the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk online has already seen at least eight people suspended or placed under investigation,

Hegseth orders about face on Pentagon's slipping grooming standards

Pentagon overhauls military grooming policy under Hegseth, mandating facial hair removal after one-year medical exemption period or face separation from service.

Pentagon says troops can only be exempt from shaving their facial hair for a year

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered that troops who need an exemption from shaving their facial hair for longer than a year should now be kicked out of the service.
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