The Pentagon is rolling out a new set of restrictions for the press. According to a 17-page memo from the Defense Department, journalists can no longer gather or report information, even if it's unclassified, without government approval. They've also been banned from accessing entire areas of the building without an escort.Reporters who refused to do this, refused to sign this new pledge, agreeing to these extensive rules, will have their credentials revoked. Critics are calling it a major blow to the First ...

What does this say in a broader sense about the ability for a journalist to cover this war. >> Every day has been dangerous for our colleagues, our peers, our fellow reporters and producers and photographers in Gaza. But every time, and as we mentioned, the numbers are very high.Every time a journalist is killed, that is less information that we're getting. That is pictures left untaken. Those are stories untold.That is less information Israel is not letting in. and they control the borders of Gaza. They ar ...

Merger Approval & Dissent - FCC approved the 8 billion dollar merger between Paramount and Sky Dance Media [1] - FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez dissented, calling the approval "capitulation over courage" [2] - Gomez expresses alarm over the administration's campaign of censorship and control [3] First Amendment Concerns - Gomez argues the deal violates the First Amendment by interfering with freedom of the press [4][12] - The administration allegedly seeks to control news media content through regulatory authority [3] - Imposing content restrictions is seen as a violation of the First Amendment [12] Editorial Control & Transparency - Sky Dance agreed to review CBS's content and appoint an ombudsman to handle bias claims [8] - Concerns raised about backroom deals and lack of transparency in the process [5] - The public will ultimately pay the price for this administration's campaign of censorship and control [6] Precedent & Unprecedented Nature - FCC chairman claims precedent exists for the measures taken in the deal [9] - Gomez argues the content-based conditions are unprecedented [12] - Prior ombudsman actions ensured separation between corporate owners and the news division, unlike the current situation [13] Potential Consequences - Concern that this will lead to further capitulation by corporate parents of news media organizations [14] - Companies may be seeding to the administration to get their transactions completed [14]