New York Times Sues Hegseth, Defense Department Over New Press Rules

Navy Admiral Frank 'Mitch' Bradley addressed lawmakers regarding a military strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, clarifying that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not issue a 'kill them all' order during the operation. The strike, which occurred on September 2, resulted in fatalities among individuals on board the vessel, raising significant ethical and legal concerns.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense scrutiny during a briefing with lawmakers regarding a military strike that resulted in the deaths of survivors on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, as well as his controversial use of the Signal messaging app to discuss U.S. attack plans in Yemen.

The New York Times has initiated a lawsuit against the Pentagon and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over a new press access policy that has led at least 30 news organizations, including Fox News and the Washington Post, to forfeit their press badges rather than comply with the new requirements. This legal action highlights ongoing tensions between the media and government regarding transparency and access to information.

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming that new restrictions imposed by the Trump administration on press access and reporting violate press freedoms and chill independent journalism. The lawsuit highlights concerns over limited access to vital national security information for journalists covering the military.

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon, challenging new rules that restrict how reporters cover the U.S. military, asserting that these regulations infringe upon First Amendment rights. This legal action highlights concerns over press freedom and transparency in military reporting.

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging that new press policies infringe upon constitutional rights by limiting public access to vital national security information. This legal action highlights concerns over press freedoms and the transparency of military operations.

A Pentagon watchdog has determined that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated regulations by sharing sensitive information via the Signal messaging app earlier this year. This breach raised concerns about the handling of classified military data and the potential risks posed to U.S. forces.

A report from the Defense Department Inspector General has concluded that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared classified information in a Signal group chat, raising concerns about the handling of sensitive military data. This breach reportedly included details that could endanger troops, particularly regarding a planned airstrike in Yemen.