Pentagon Credentialing Policy Blocked by Judge
New York Times sued in December 2025 over policy approved in October 2025 by Pete Hegseth.
Only one of 56 Pentagon Press Association outlets signed acknowledgment; others like AP continued reporting.
Administration defends rules as necessary for military protection.
Justice Department acknowledges some subjectivity but claims neutral criteria.
Journalism advocates criticize rule as attack on free press.
New York Times calls policy unconstitutional for viewpoint-based exclusions.
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