Why is New York Times suing Pentagon?
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The New York Times sues the Pentagon and Secretary Pete Hegseth over new regulations restricting journalist access to Defense Department information. The Times alleges these rules violate press freedom and free speech rights, as they require journalists to report only authorized information and replace non-compliant outlets with Pentagon-selected ones. The lawsuit arises amid broader scrutiny of the Pentagon's handling of sensitive information and press relations.
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New York Times sues Pentagon, Hegseth over press restrictions
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- The New York Times is suing the Pentagon and Secretary Hegseth over press restrictions. 4s
- New rules require journalists to report only authorized Defense Department releases. 29s
- Most journalists refused to sign the agreement and were replaced by Pentagon-selected outlets. 35s
- The lawsuit claims the restrictions violate free speech and press freedom. 1m 16s
- The White House continues to support Secretary Hegseth amid ongoing controversies. 3m 7s
