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Press Access
General view of the Pentagon where at least 30 news organizations refused to sign a new access policy in Washington

New York Times Accuses Pentagon of Flouting Judge’s Order Blocking Its Press Access Policy

The Times claims Pentagon officials have implemented a revised press policy that circumvents the judge’s March 20 ruling.

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attends a cabinet meeting at the White House

Pentagon Will Remove Media Offices After Judge Reinstates New York Times Press Credentials

The new policy is the latest dispute over press access to President Donald Trump’s administration, which has limited legacy media while boosting conservative and pro-Trump outlets.

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General view of the Pentagon where at least 30 news organizations refused to sign a new access policy in Washington

Judge Sides With New York Times in Challenge to Policy Limiting Reporters’ Access to Pentagon

Times attorneys claim the policy is designed to silence unfavorable press coverage of President Donald Trump’s administration.

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Judge Denies Restraining Order for Conservative Media Figures Who Sought Press Passes

Their lawyer argued that withholding access because the figures disagree with the lawmakers’ political views violates their constitutional rights of free speech and free press.

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U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith speaks about indictment of former U.S. President Trump in Washington

Judge Blocks Release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Report on Trump Classified Documents Case

Smith and his team produced a two-volume report on the classified documents investigation and a separate probe into Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election after he lost to Joe Biden.

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Tennessee Judge Grants Expanded Media Access To State-Run Executions

A coalition of news organizations sued on claims that state execution protocols unconstitutionally limit thorough and accurate reporting.

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Members of U.S. President Donald Trump's national security team brief members of Congress on the situation in Venezuela, in Washington

Trump Administration Thanks the Media for Keeping Quiet Before the Strike That Captured Maduro

Decisions on whether to report information that could put lives or a mission in danger often involve high-level discussions between editors and government officials.

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People participate in teachers' protest in San Juan

Puerto Rico Governor Signs Bill That Critics Say Will Restrict Access to Public Information

More than a dozen journalism organizations and civil rights groups have rejected the bill, noting that only one day of public hearings was held on short notice.

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