DEVELOPING: Pentagon Imposes New Media Pledge, Defense Secretary Hegseth Cracks Down on Reporters.

Breaking News: Pentagon Imposes New Media Pledge, Defense Secretary Hegseth Cracks Down on Reporters The US Department of Defense has introduced a new policy requiring journalists to sign a pledge not to gather any unauthorized information from the Pentagon. The move was confirmed by two US officials who spoke to NPR. As of Friday, September 20, reporters must agree not to collect unclassified reports or other sensitive data without permission. Those who fail to comply risk losing their press credentials and access to the Pentagon headquarters. The policy change comes under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has been cracking down on media access. In a social media post, Hegseth stated that "the 'press' does not run the Pentagon - the people do." This shift in policy is expected to significantly limit journalists' ability to gather information from the Pentagon. The impact will be felt immediately, with reporters facing potential loss of credentials and access. The Pentagon has been tightening its grip on media relations under Hegseth's leadership. This new development marks a significant escalation in the department's efforts to control the flow of information. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*