Judge Refuses To Block Pentagon From Firing Stars and Stripes Staffers Over CBS Interview

The judge ruled that the journalists are unlikely to successfully prove that the Pentagon violated their First Amendment free speech rights.

Stars and Stripes Publisher, Editor and Reporter Sue Pentagon To Challenge Their Firings

The Pentagon, which partially funds the news outlet, fired them last week. A Pentagon spokesperson declined to comment on the suit’s allegations.

Longtime Publisher of Stars and Stripes to Retire, Citing Differences With Pentagon Leadership

The developments at Stars and Stripes come against a backdrop of increased efforts by Hegseth to control media coverage of the department.