New York Times Sues Defense Department And Hegseth Over New Pentagon Press Rules

ToplineThe New York Times sued the Pentagon and its chief, Pete Hegseth, on Thursday, alleging the Defense Department’s new press access rules—which restricts news outlets’ communication with military sources without approval—violated the paper’s First and Fifth Amendment rights.The New York Times alleges that the Pentagon's press rules violate its First and Fifth Amendment rights.dpa/picture alliance via Getty ImagesKey FactsIn a filing made before the D.C. federal court, the Defense Department’s policy “s ...