On the recordSeptember 20, 2025
The press is no longer allowed to roam the halls of a secure facility. Wear a badge and follow the rules — or go home.
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Pete Hegseth
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cbsnews.comEditor's note · Context
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth outlines new rules for press access at the Pentagon.
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