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Pete Hegseth faces backlash for Pentagon press crackdown

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

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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Pete Hegseth faces backlash for Pentagon press crackdown: 'Direct attack'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing backlash after issuing orders on Friday restricting credentialed journalists from unescorted access to much of the Pentagon building. Newsweek contacted the Department of Defense press office for comment on Saturday via email.

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Defense Secretary Hegseth, bedeviled by leaks, orders more restrictions on press at Pentagon

Hegseth, however, has been far less available. He has yet to speak to the press in the Pentagon briefing room. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell has held only one Pentagon press bri

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Pete Hegseth slammed for ‘direct attack’ against military reporters: ‘Never seen anything like this’

Pete Hegseth slammed for ‘direct attack’ against military reporters: ‘Never seen anything like this’ - Defense Secretary ...

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Hegseth orders sweeping force structure changes for the military

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that reducing the number of generals and admirals will “shift resources” to troops.

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Hegseth orders deadline for trans service members to leave military: 'Out at the DOD'

Transgender service members were given 30 to 60 days to leave the military under a new Pentagon policy, following the Supreme ...

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Pete Hegseth Tightens Reins on Journalists Covering the Pentagon

Reporters are prohibited from entering Pentagon locations unless they’re accompanied by Trump administration personnel.

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US spent over $6 billion on military recruitment in past three years

The Pentagon’s push to focus on “warfighting” has led to an enlistment surge since President Donald Trump took office, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

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U.S. military spent $6 billion in past 3 years to recruit and retain troops

The U.S. military spent more than $6 billion over the past three years to recruit and retain service members to counter ...

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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth slammed for ‘direct attack’ on press; press association raises transparency concerns

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth faces backlash for tightening media access and transparency, drawing sharp criticism from press ...

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In pro-military Nebraska, a lawmaker’s stand over Hegseth tests the GOP

Rep. Don Bacon has called for the embattled defense secretary’s ouster. Back home in Nebraska, his principles resonate — but ...

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The military: Hegseth's escalating culture war

The Pentagon is ordering military academies to purge their libraries of books on race, gender, and discrimination ...

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: Nix affirmative action at U.S. service academies

Trump appointee writes that selecting anyone "but the best" for admission to the academies erodes "warfightiing readiness." ...

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Hegseth to attend Asia defense summit, with no China meeting planned

Beijing normally sends its defense minister to the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore but is unlikely to this year.

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