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Pentagon Tightens Press Access as White House Eyes 'Antifa' Terror Label

Media organizations warn of a chilling effect on reporting under the new credential guideline.

Overview

  • The Defense Department issued guidance that could revoke credentials from reporters who publish government-unapproved sensitive information, prompting strong pushback from major outlets.
  • White House spokesperson Levitt said President Trump plans to sign an executive order designating the far-left movement Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.
  • During UN General Assembly events in New York, the State Department imposed movement restrictions on Iran’s visiting delegation, and the White House confirmed a Sept. 23 TrumpZelensky meeting.
  • Reuters, citing Gaza health officials, reported a pediatric hospital and an eye clinic in Gaza City were knocked out of service as Israeli ground operations intensified.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a new high, with leading information technology stocks driving gains.