Judge Tosses Out Pete Hegseth’s Press Restrictions That Led To Exodus Of Journalists From Pentagon

March 20, 2026 Deadline

The Pentagon’s new restrictions on press access violate the First and Fifth Amendment, a federal judge ruled on Friday, delivering a victory to media outlets that left the complex after they refused to sign the policy. The decision is a major victory for The New York Times, which challenged the policy, but also media outlets […]