What Happened
Legislation Aims to Restore Journalist Access and Transparency
Senate Democrats have introduced a new bill aimed at rolling back press restrictions at the Pentagon, which were imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The legislation, called the Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act, would restore journalists’ access within the Pentagon and allow for unescorted access to certain areas. The bill’s introduction comes after the New York Times sued the Pentagon twice over the restrictions, arguing they violate the First Amendment. The Pentagon has declined to comment on the pending legislation, as reported by The Hill.