Judges rule Pentagon can require reporter escorts during policy appeal
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By The Hill
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In brief
A federal court decision permits the Pentagon to maintain reporter escort requirements on its premises while the Trump administration contests a recent judicial ruling that mandated restoration of press access. This development highlights ongoing tensions between national security protocols and press freedom, as the Defense Department continues its legal challenge against the earlier court order compelling it to reinstate unrestricted journalist access to military facilities and official proceedings.
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Judges rule Pentagon can require reporter escorts during policy appeal
The Defense Department can demand reporters be escorted on Pentagon grounds while the Trump administration appeals a judge’s decision from earlier this month that compels the agency to restore acce…
