Category: Defense Department

Judge Rejects Hegseth’s Second Attempt to Restrict Reporters at Pentagon

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A federal judge gutted a set of rules that were adopted after the court declared an earlier press policy unconstitutional, in a case brought by The New York Times.
To Boost Military Budget, Trump Targets Popular Programs at Home

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Amid the war with Iran, the president has proposed to scale back some of the very programs meant to ease families’ financial burdens.
Trump Requests $1.5 Trillion for Military Spending

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The huge proposed increase would be partly offset by steep cuts to domestic programs, some of which the Trump administration describes as wasteful.
New York Times Accuses Pentagon of Defying Court Order

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The company said in a legal filing that the department sought to fashion an “end run” when it issued revised media rules on Monday.
Pentagon Adopts New Limits for Journalists After Court Loss

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The Defense Department said it would close the Pentagon’s work area for journalists, among other changes, after a judge found the existing media policy unconstitutional.
News Outlets Pressure Pentagon to Restore Access After Court Ruling

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A federal judge ruled on Friday that key parts of the Pentagon’s press policy were unconstitutional.
Judge Rules Pentagon Restrictions on Press Are Unconstitutional

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A federal judge tossed parts of the Pentagon’s restrictions on news outlets, saying they violated the First Amendment, in a lawsuit brought by The New York Times.
Wall Street Bankers Offered Lucrative Access to Join the Pentagon

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A presentation from a headhunting firm aimed to recruit Wall Street investors to the Pentagon by offering “unmatched access” to government officials and fund-raising opportunities among foreign sovereigns.
A Call for Reporting Tips Rankles Pentagon Officials

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A Washington Post appeal for information about the military qualified as prohibited “solicitation,” according to defense officials.
Pentagon Bars Photographers From Briefings on Iran War

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The decision is the latest move by the Pentagon to restrict access inside the department for journalists.
Microsoft Takes a Stand Against the Trump Administration in Anthropic Fight

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The technology giant’s siding with Anthropic in its fight against the Pentagon stands out in an era when big companies have tended to keep quiet.
How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War

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In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.