Defense Sec. Hegseth puts new limits on press access at the Pentagon

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listens during an event with President Trump to sign executive orders regarding nuclear energy in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 23, 2025, in Washington, D.C..

The Pentagon restrictions on media covering the military follow a series of moves by the Trump administration to curtail press access. The changes overhaul historic access for the press.

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