Major News Outlets Refuse to Sign Pentagon's New Press Rules
Major news outlets, including The New York Times, The Associated Press, and Reuters, are refusing to sign the Pentagon's new press rules, citing concerns over First Amendment rights.
- The New York Times
- The Associated Press
- Reuters
- The Washington Post
- The Atlantic
- Newsmax television network
These news organizations believe the policy threatens to punish them for routine news gathering protected by the First Amendment.
Reuters is bound by its commitment to accurate, impartial and independent news. We also steadfastly believe in the press protections afforded by the U.S.
The refusal to sign the document may result in the eviction of their reporters from the Pentagon.
Author's summary: News outlets refuse to sign Pentagon's press rules over First Amendment concerns.