Hegseth Implements Press Restrictions at the Pentagon

The Pentagon, under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has tightened rules for journalists.

Reporters now need permission and a government escort to move around most parts of the building.

The government states this is to safeguard secret information and prevent leaks that could put US service members in danger.

However, the Pentagon Press Association is concerned about the impact on press freedom.

The Trump administration is also rotating media outlets in Pentagon office spaces and has increased scrutiny on classified information.