Pentagon Bans Media Offices, Limits Press Freedom

0:00It's March 24th. Welcome to Global News Today, powered by AI and Connected Worldwide. The Pentagon plans to clear out media offices from the building after a federal judge ruled in favor of the New York Times in a lawsuit over reporter. Access restrictions. The newspaper challenged the Defense Department's new credentialing rules, arguing they violated free speech and due process rights. Last week, the judge reinstated credentials for seven times journalists and tossed out key parts of the policy, calling it viewpoint discrimination, aimed at favoring certain outlets. The Pentagon Press Association slammed the move as a violation of the court's decision, questioning why press freedoms are being limited now. Officials insist security concerns, drove the changes and say they disagree with the ruling. In response, the Department announced that reporters can still cover press conferences and arrange interviews, but they'll need escorts. The current press court inside mostly consists of conservative outlets that accepted the rules.

1:00Meanwhile, the Associated Press is fighting a separate lawsuit over reduced White House access, underscoring ongoing clashes between the blocking, administration, and traditional media.