Pentagon Declares Press Office a Classified Space, Limiting Journalist Access
The Defense Department has declared its press office a classified space, restricting journalist access. Acting Pentagon press secretary Joel Valdez confirmed the move, citing the presence of speechwriters handling classified material as the reason. This decision is part of a series of restrictions on media access at the Pentagon, including a requirement for journalists to be escorted while on Pentagon grounds. The New York Times has filed lawsuits against these policies, arguing they violate the First Amendment and hinder independent reporting on military affairs. 
