"Pentagon Officials Slam Hegseth's Plan to Silence War Department Leaks"

Pete Hegseth listens as Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office in Washington on Sept. 15, 2025. Photo: Alex BrandonAP Three current Pentagon officials decried a new War Department policy designed to restrict press freedom. Under new rules, the Department of War said it would forbid reporters from gathering any information that had not been approved for release and would revoke press credentials fr The Pentagon has unveiled a new policy aimed at restricting press freedom, sparking outrage among current officials and experts who deem it an "egregious assault" on the media's right to report freely. Under the rules, journalists would be required to sign agreements limiting their movement within the building and refraining from obtaining unauthorized information, raising concerns about government control over the narrative. Critics liken the policy to those found in repressive nations, labeling Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's initiative a "mockery" of American ideals.. *Reporting by The Intercept.*