The Pentagon has restricted media access to its press office, designating the space as classified. The move follows earlier restrictions on reporter access.
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The Pentagon has barred journalists from its press office, officials said, designating the space as a classified area and restricting media access to the facility.
The decision represents the latest in a series of measures limiting reporter access to the Defense Department. In October 2025, members of the media were required to vacate the press area at the Pentagon, removing their belongings and name plaques from the space.
The National Press Club issued a statement regarding the ban, expressing concern about the restriction on press access to Pentagon facilities. The move has drawn attention from news organizations and press freedom advocates monitoring access to government institutions.
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