Judge Slams Pentagon for Blocking Reporters

0:00On April 9th, a federal judge just slapped down the defense department for dodging his order to let reporters back into the Pentagon. U.S. District Judge Paul Freeman ruled that their latest rules, forcing escorts for all journalists inside the building straight up by late-free. Speech and due process rights. This backs up his earlier decision favoring the New York Times. The beast started back in October when reporters from big outlets walked out over new credential policies. The Times sued in December, saying the Pentagon ignored Friedman's March 20th order to restore access for their seven reporters. And really, four. Everyone affected. Now, the current Pentagon press crew mostly consists of conservative outlets that signed on to the rules while groups like the Associated Press keep. Covering military news from outside. Pentagon folks claim their tweaks comply, but the judge ain't buying in. Freeman called out the moves as clear viewpoint discrimination, aimed at swapping out journalists the administration doesn't like for those who play.

1:02Paul. He stressed this, undermines the free press that's kept the nation secure for nearly 250 years. As the Pentagon moles an appeal, despite highlights the ongoing tug of war over media access at the heart of U.S. military ops, with real stakes. For open reporting, I'm Cory with the story and you've been listening to entertainment and celebrity news today. AI-powered pop culture coverage.