A US judge questioned the Pentagon on Monday over whether it defied a court order protecting journalists' access, in a clash over press freedom and executive power. The Times claimed Pentagon officials have implemented a revised press policy that circumvents the judge's March 20 ruling. He ordered Pentagon officials to reinstate the press credentials of seven Times reporters and stressed that his decision applies to "all regulated parties." Times attorney Theodore Boutrous said the Pentagon responded to Friedman's order by imposing a new, revised policy that imposes "radical new restrictions" on journalists. The current Pentagon press corps is comprised mostly of conservative outlets that agreed to the policy.

Source: The Telegraph March 30, 2026 18:31 UTC