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Newsmax Joins Major Outlets in Refusing Pentagon Press-Access Policy

The revised rules bar solicitation of non‑authorized information, conditioning Pentagon access on a signed acknowledgment.

A Newsmax microphone is seen during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024.

Overview

  • The Washington Post, The New York Times, CNN, The Guardian and The Atlantic said they will not sign the Defense Department’s updated policy.
  • The policy requires credentialed reporters to pledge not to solicit or obtain information unless explicitly authorized for release, including unclassified material, according to the coverage.
  • Newsmax said the requirements are unnecessary and onerous and stated it is coordinating with other outlets to resolve the dispute.
  • One America News Network signed the revised document after legal review, marking a split with outlets that declined.
  • Reporters were told to sign by Tuesday at 5 p.m. or turn in Pentagon credentials, with access to be revoked within 24 hours for those who decline.