A federal judge has dealt a blow to former Pentagon spokesperson and Fox News host Pete Hegseth's efforts to restrict reporters' access to the Department of Defense. In a ruling that will likely be welcomed by journalists and transparency advocates, the judge rejected Hegseth's second attempt to limit the number of reporters allowed to attend briefings at the Pentagon. The move is seen as an attempt to exert greater control over the flow of information and shape the narrative around the military's activities. The ruling is a significant victory for the press corps, which has long relied on access to Pentagon briefings to hold the government accountable for its actions.
Judge Rejects Hegseth’s Second Attempt to Restrict Reporters at Pentagon The New York Times
