Phoenix68
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National Press Club Statement On Pentagon Restrictions That Threaten Independent Reporting
September 19, 2025
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"National Press Club President Mike Balsamo, today, released the following statement on the Pentagon's new pledge requirement for reporters:National Press Club Statement On Pentagon Restrictions That Threaten Independent Reporting
September 19, 2025
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"The Pentagon is now demanding that journalists sign a pledge not to obtain or report any information — even if unclassified — unless it has been expressly authorized by the government (i.e. Czar Spanky). This is a direct assault on independent journalism at the very place where independent scrutiny matters most: the U.S. military.
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For generations, Pentagon reporters have provided the public with vital information about how wars are fought, how defense dollars are spent, and how decisions are made that put American lives at risk. That work has only been possible because reporters could seek out facts without needing government permission."
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Defense Secretary Hegseth REQUIRES NEW "PLEDGE" For Reporters At The Pentagon!!!
September 20, 2025
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"Writing about the shift, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted on social media that, "The "press" does not run the Pentagon — the people do. The press is no longer allowed to roam the halls of a secure facility. Wear a badge and follow the rules — or go home.".
Defense Secretary Hegseth REQUIRES NEW "PLEDGE" For Reporters At The Pentagon!!!
September 20, 2025
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