US News Outlets Reject Pentagon's New Press Restrictions
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US News Outlets Reject Pentagon's New Press Restrictions

Virtually all US news outlets are rejecting a new Pentagon press policy that mandates military approval before publishing material. This policy has raised serious concerns among media lawyers regarding First Amendment rights and press freedom. The collective pushback emphasizes the importance of independent journalism in ensuring government accountability and maintaining transparency for the public.

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