What Happened
Trump Administration Limits Transparency in Military Affairs
The Pentagon has restricted journalist access to its press office, citing a re-designation as a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility. The move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to limit transparency in military affairs, and follows a series of lawsuits and controversies over journalist access. The decision has been met with criticism from journalists and media outlets, who argue that it undermines the public’s right to know. The move was first reported by the Washington Post and later confirmed by the acting defense department press secretary, Jose Valdez, according to The Guardian.