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Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Media in Pentagon Press Access Case

First article: 21 mar. 2026, 03:29 | Last update: 21 mar. 2026, 03:29 | 1 source | 1 article

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A federal judge has ruled in favor of media organizations in a legal battle concerning press access to the Pentagon. The lawsuit was filed after media outlets claimed they were being unfairly restricted from covering certain events and accessing information related to the Department of Defense. The judge's decision is expected to improve transparency and accountability within the Pentagon by ensuring that journalists have the necessary access to report on matters of public interest.

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Federal judge sides with media in Pentagon press access fight Foto: ABC Australia
ABC Australia 21 mar. 2026, 03:29 (5 hours ago) Excellent

Federal judge sides with media in Pentagon press access fight

A federal judge blocks the Trump administration's policy to restrict Pentagon press access, saying it is "more important than ever that the public have access to information … about what its government is doing".

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