Pentagon Updates Media Access Rules

On March 23rd, the Pentagon has updated its media access rules to follow a federal court order from last Friday, even as it files an appeal against.

The decision, spokesman Sean Parnell announced the changes on Monday, stressing that the department always honors court rulings but plans to challenge this one.

Right away, the updates mean the longtime correspondence corridor inside the building is now shut down, with a fresh press area being set up nearby on Pentagon.

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This stems from the judge striking down a Trump-era policy that curb reporter access and risk-tagging journalists as security threats for chasing unauthorized details.

With revisions in place immediately, the focus shifts to the appeal process and how reporters will navigate the new workspace moving forward.