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GENERAL

Journalists Fight Pentagon’s Tight Grip on Access

A federal judge ruled that the Pentagon's policy restricting press credentials based on potential "security risks" violates the First Amendment. The decision came after a lawsuit by The New York Times and other media outlets, who argued the policy amounted to viewpoint discrimination and a gag order. The discussion also honored Robert Mueller's legacy of public service and touched on the Supreme Court's review of mail-in voting laws.

3 days ago
Politics

Judge Blocks Pentagon Censorship, Upholds Free Press Rights

A federal judge has voided a new Pentagon press policy, ruling it violates the First Amendment. The policy required journalists to agree to Pentagon review of their work, a condition most news outlets refused. The decision protects the press's ability to report freely on critical issues like war.

5 days ago