Pentagon Tightens Rules on Media Access, Information Disclosure

‘The press is no longer allowed to roam the halls of a secure facility,’ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said.
Pentagon Tightens Rules on Media Access, Information Disclosure
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on June 22, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
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The Pentagon issued a memo on Sept. 18, tightening press access to its building and requiring reporters to sign a document pledging not to disclose unauthorized information in the interest of national security.

The Sept. 18 memo obtained by The Epoch Times states that press members covering the Department of War (DOW) are required to sign a new form committing to information security requirements and physical control measures.