Pentagon Press Rules Face Boycott from New York Times, AP, Newsmax
The New York Times, Associated Press, and Newsmax are among media outlets refusing to sign the Pentagon’s new press policy. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s rules could lead to journalist expulsions, sparking First Amendment debates about military press access.
Major news organizations including The New York Times, Associated Press, and conservative outlet Newsmax have announced they will not sign the Pentagon’s new press rules, setting up a potential mass expulsion of journalists from Defense Department facilities. The unprecedented standoff centers on First Amendment protections and what reporters describe as restrictive media policies that could punish routine news gathering.
