US judge baffled by new Pentagon press policyThe New York Times sued after the Defense Department stripped journalists of press credentials who refused to agree to the more restrictive access policy. (Photo: AFP)WASHINGTON — The New York Times and Trump administration clashed in a federal court on Monday over restrictions imposed by the Pentagon on journalists covering the Defense Department. In addition, under the new policy, "all journalist access to the Pentagon will require escort by authorized Department personnel." Barnes said Pentagon press accreditation pass holders were ultimately told they would be given permission to ride on the shuttle bus. US media and a host of other news outlets including Agence France-Presse (AFP) declined to sign the new access policy in mid-October, resulting in the loss of their Pentagon credentials.

Source: Bangkok Post March 31, 2026 04:36 UTC