Judge orders Pentagon to restore press access
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A federal judge ordered the Pentagon to restore press access, ruling it obstructed reporters and defied a court order.
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This ruling upholds the public's right to information by ensuring journalists can cover the Defense Department, promoting government transparency.
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U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman ordered the Pentagon to restore press access, ruling that it is obstructing reporters and defying a previous court order. This decision is a setback for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has attempted to limit media access at the Defense Department. Judge Friedman stated that Defense officials must comply with the order to allow credentialed journalists to cover the Pentagon. The ruling mandates that the Pentagon cease its current practices and re-establish access for reporters.
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U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman ordered the Pentagon to cease current practices and re-establish access for credentialed journalists.
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