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Pentagon Imposes New Restrictions on Journalists, Demanding Pre-Approval for Military Reporting

Pentagon Imposes New Restrictions on Journalists, Demanding Pre-Approval for Military Reporting

Pentagon Imposes New Restrictions on Journalists, Demanding Pre-Approval for Military Reporting The U.S. Defense Department has initiated a controversial new policy requiring journalists to agree to utilize only pre-approved information regarding military affairs. Failure to comply will result in the revocation of their credentials to cover the Pentagon. This move, part of an updated press credentialing process, was outlined in a memo issued by Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell this week. The memo mandates that journalists sign a 10-page form as…

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Pentagon Imposes Drastic New Media Restrictions, Drawing Widespread Condemnation

Pentagon Imposes Drastic New Media Restrictions, Drawing Widespread Condemnation

Pentagon Imposes Drastic New Media Restrictions, Drawing Widespread Condemnation In a move sparking immediate and fierce criticism from news organizations, the Pentagon has implemented sweeping new rules for journalists covering the Department of Defense. Effective immediately, reporters must sign a pledge prohibiting them from gathering or reporting any information, even unclassified data, that has not been explicitly authorized for release by the DoD. The 17-page document, obtained by NPR, outlines the severe consequences for non-compliance: journalists who violate the new…

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Global Media Outlets Demand Gaza Access, Journalist Protection Following Deadly August

Global Media Outlets Demand Gaza Access, Journalist Protection Following Deadly August

Global Media Outlets Demand Gaza Access, Journalist Protection Following Deadly August More than 250 news organizations worldwide, including NPR, have signed an urgent appeal launched on September 1, 2025, demanding immediate action to protect journalists in Gaza, grant independent access for foreign press, and facilitate the evacuation of wounded media personnel for medical treatment abroad. Organized by Reporters Without Borders and Avaaz, the appeal highlights the unprecedented dangers faced by journalists in the region. According to media watchdogs, at least…

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Gaza Hospital Strike Kills Five Journalists, Including AP Freelancer

Gaza Hospital Strike Kills Five Journalists, Including AP Freelancer

Gaza Hospital Strike Kills Five Journalists, Including AP Freelancer Five journalists, including a freelancer for The Associated Press, were killed yesterday in Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, according to health officials. The incident underscores the extreme dangers faced by media professionals covering the ongoing conflict. Among the confirmed fatalities is Mariam Dagga, 33, a visual journalist who freelanced for the AP and other news outlets. The Associated Press expressed profound shock and sadness over her…

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White House Press Ban Challenged in Court: Judge Questions Exclusion of AP

White House Press Ban Challenged in Court: Judge Questions Exclusion of AP

White House Press Ban Challenged in Court: Judge Questions Exclusion of AP A U.S. District Judge has pressed both sides in a lawsuit filed by The Associated Press, challenging a White House ban that the news organization argues violates its First Amendment rights. The ban reportedly began gradually two weeks prior to the hearing. During arguments, Judge Trevor N. McFadden questioned the composition of the White House Correspondents’ Association press pool and why the government should be bound by a…

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Prominent Al Jazeera Journalist Anas Al-Sharif Killed in Gaza Strike, Fueling Outcry

Prominent Al Jazeera Journalist Anas Al-Sharif Killed in Gaza Strike, Fueling Outcry

Prominent Al Jazeera Journalist Anas Al-Sharif Killed in Gaza Strike, Fueling Outcry Prominent Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif was killed yesterday, August 11, 2025, in an Israeli strike in Gaza City, along with four of his colleagues. The attack, which struck a tent clearly marked with a ‘Press’ sign near the entrance to Al-Shifa Hospital, has ignited immediate international condemnation and renewed calls for accountability regarding the safety of journalists in the conflict zone. Al-Sharif, 28, had become a widely…

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Gantz Defends IDF Killing of Al Jazeera Journalist, Labels Him Hamas Terrorist

Gantz Defends IDF Killing of Al Jazeera Journalist, Labels Him Hamas Terrorist

Gantz Defends IDF Killing of Al Jazeera Journalist, Labels Him Hamas Terrorist Former Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz has issued a forceful defense of the IDF’s killing of Anas al-Sharif, a prominent Palestinian journalist for Al Jazeera, whom the military has long asserted was a Hamas terrorist. In an English-language tweet, Gantz, who also served as an ex-IDF chief of staff, declared, “Real journalists uphold strict ethical and professional standards — and are worthy of protection.” He sharply distinguished this…

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AFP Demands Evacuation of Starving Journalists from Gaza Amid Worsening Humanitarian Crisis

AFP Demands Evacuation of Starving Journalists from Gaza Amid Worsening Humanitarian Crisis

AFP Demands Evacuation of Starving Journalists from Gaza Amid Worsening Humanitarian Crisis Agence France-Presse (AFP) has issued an urgent plea to the Israeli government, demanding the immediate evacuation of its freelance journalists from the Gaza Strip. The French news agency cites a rapidly deteriorating hunger crisis, which has left reporters and photographers severely weakened and unable to perform their vital work. Phil Chetwynd, AFP’s global news director, detailed the dire conditions, noting that journalists are spending excessive time searching for…

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The Independent’s Commitment to Unbiased, Accessible Journalism Amidst Critical US Issues

The Independent’s Commitment to Unbiased, Accessible Journalism Amidst Critical US Issues

The Independent’s Commitment to Unbiased, Accessible Journalism Amidst Critical US Issues At a pivotal moment in American history, The Independent remains steadfast in its dedication to delivering on-the-ground, factual reporting. From the ongoing discourse on reproductive rights and the urgent realities of climate change to the evolving landscape of Big Tech, our journalists are actively covering stories as they unfold. We are committed to meticulously dissecting facts from prevailing narratives, exemplified by our investigations into figures like Elon Musk‘s political…

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Paramount’s $16M Trump Settlement Ignites Fury Over Press Freedom, Regulatory Influence

Paramount’s $16M Trump Settlement Ignites Fury Over Press Freedom, Regulatory Influence

Paramount’s $16M Trump Settlement Ignites Fury Over Press Freedom, Regulatory Influence Paramount Global has sparked widespread outrage following its late Tuesday agreement to pay $16 million to settle President Trump’s $20-billion lawsuit over “60 Minutes” edits. Critics are decrying the move as a “spineless capitulation” that severely undermines U.S. press freedoms and sets a dangerous precedent. The landmark settlement directs the $16 million to cover Trump’s legal fees and help fund his future presidential library, rather than going directly to…

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Trump Threatens Journalists Over Leaked Iran Nuclear Intel

Trump Threatens Journalists Over Leaked Iran Nuclear Intel

Trump Threatens Journalists Over Leaked Iran Nuclear Intel Former President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric against the media, explicitly threatening to compel journalists to disclose their confidential sources regarding a recently leaked Pentagon intelligence assessment on Iran’s nuclear program. The assessment reportedly contradicts earlier administration claims about the effectiveness of U.S. airstrikes. During a recent interview, Trump asserted that those responsible for leaking the classified Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) report, which suggested U.S. strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear…

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Breaking: Trump Reportedly Considering Forcing Journalists to Reveal Iran Leak Sources

Breaking: Trump Reportedly Considering Forcing Journalists to Reveal Iran Leak Sources

Breaking: Trump Reportedly Considering Forcing Journalists to Reveal Iran Leak Sources Former President Donald Trump is reportedly exploring potential actions to compel journalists to disclose the confidential sources who provided information on a leaked Iran report. This development signals a significant escalation in the ongoing debate over press freedom and national security. Should such measures be pursued, they would likely trigger widespread concern among media organizations and advocates for journalistic protections, setting the stage for a major legal and ethical…

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