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New York Times sues Pentagon again over ‘utterly unreasonable’ press restrictions

The Guardian · May 18, 2026, 8:22 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Trump administration unveiled sweeping restrictions on press access at the Department of Defense last September Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The New York Times has filed a second lawsuit against the Pentagon, arguing that its recent policy requiring journalists to have official escorts when on Pentagon grounds is unconstitutional.The Trump administration unveiled sweeping restrictions on press access at the US Department of Defense, which it calls the Department of War, last September. Continue reading...

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