Judge Strikes Down Pentagon's Press Access Policy

0:00In Adelaide, it's March 21st, here's what is happening. A federal judge has struck down a Pentagon policy from the Trump administration that led officials label journalists as security risks and pulled air. Press access for chasing unauthorized information. The rules came in last October under Defense Secretary Pete Hexeth and required news outlets to sign on or lose their badges. Out of 56 members in the Pentagon Press Association, just one agreed, leading most reporters to walk away and leaving room for more supportive. Media media groups cheered the decision as a win for free speech and the public's need to watch military moves funded by taxes. The New York Times, which sued over the policy, called it a key defense of press rights to dig for answers. In his ruling, the judge said the policy was too vague and broad, breaking first amendment free speech protections and fifth amendment due process. Rules voted it gave the Pentagon too much leeway to punish routine reporting.

1:00The government disagrees and plans an immediate appeal, while similar fights brew, like the associated press challenging its White House press corps. Removal This keeps the tension high between officials and the press.