U.S. Department of Defense
Viewpoint: The Pentagon vs. the news media
The U.S. military's new press access policy is an attempt to undermine democracy and free expression.
By:
Amy Kristin Sanders
OPINION
Nexstar’s NewsNation, The Hill won’t sign Pentagon press order
The outlets join a growing list of broadcasters and news operations that are rejecting the compromise in order to maintain access to the U.S. military's headquarters.
EXCLUSIVE
FIRST TO REPORT
Network news outlets won’t sign tougher Pentagon access policy
In a joint statement, executives at ABC News, CBS News, CNN, Fox News and NBC News rejected the proposed policy, which makes it tougher to get information from military employees.
News organizations refuse to sign Pentagon access order
The New York Times is the latest organization to come out against the order, which limits the amount of non-public information journalists may obtain from Pentagon employees.
Pentagon adds CNN, the Washington Post to media office eviction list
The Pentagon has expanded its media office eviction list from four news outlets to eight after some news organizations protested its initial decision.
NBC News loses Pentagon office to One America News Network
The Department of Defense is evicting four news outlets from their Pentagon offices and will allow four right-of-center news organizations to take over that space.
TV, radio still impacted after destructive Typhoon Mawar in Guam
Five television and radio stations are still off the air more than a week after the storm slammed into American territory islands in the South Pacific Ocean.