The Defense Department has barred journalists from entering the Pentagon's press office, which has been designated as a classified space. A spokesperson for the department stated that the Trump administration has the 'most transparent war department in history' despite these restrictions. Following the announcement of sweeping restrictions in October, several longtime reporters returned their press passes in protest. The department later introduced a 'next generation of the Pentagon press corps' consisting of 60 journalists from far-right outlets. The New York Times filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon regarding these policies, which labeled certain journalists as 'security risks.' A federal judge ruled in favor of the Times in March.
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Defense Department Restricts Access to Pentagon Press Room for Journalists
The Defense Department has implemented a ban on journalists accessing the Pentagon's press office, citing its classification status. This decision has faced backlash, including a lawsuit from The New York Times, which resulted in a ruling against the Pentagon's policies labeling journalists as security risks.
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