Major News Organizations Reject Pentagon's Restrictive Media Regulations, Risking Press Access

Oct 15, 2025 11:14 am CST

Leading news outlets including The New York Times, AP, AFP and Fox News have collectively refused to sign new Pentagon media regulations that would restrict journalistic freedom. This coordinated rejection comes amid increasing limitations on press access to Defense Department information, including office evictions and reduced briefings, raising concerns about military transparency and constitutional press freedoms.