US Updates: Hegseth Restricts Pentagon Reporting

Hegseth hits Pentagon press with stricter orders on credentials in order to protect 'national security'

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued orders on Friday placing stricter rules on journalists seeking to access the Pentagon and write on news from the building.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered that journalists in large parts of the Pentagon building should have official escorts. The new rule is the youngest in a series of restrictions imposed on the press by the Trump administration. The measure that comes into force with immediate effect prohibits reporters from staying at the Department of Defense headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, unless they have official permission and escort.

The U.S. government restricts access to media representatives in the Pentagon.

US updates: Hegseth restricts Pentagon reporting

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has introduced new rules limiting reporters' access to the Pentagon. The move comes after a number of embarrassing leaks during his tenure. DW has more.

Journalists covering the Pentagon will now have to have approval and an escort to travel within the ministry.

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