On the recordSeptember 22, 2025
Secretary Hegseth’s restrictions on the press are part of a broader attempt by this Administration to cover up missteps, stifle independent journalism, and obscure the truth.
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Reed criticizes Hegseth's press restrictions as an affront to free speech.
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