News organizations hold out on signing Pentagon media policies ‘designed to stifle a free press’

Trump administration has been accused of preparing to severely limit journalists' ability to cover the department

With days left before journalists covering the Pentagon must sign on to a new set of guidelines to retain physical access to the department, major US news companies - and organizations representing their interests - remain concerned about specific policies they fear will stifle independent reporting on the Pentagon.

The Trump administration has been accused of preparing to impose severe limitations on the ability of journalists to cover the Pentagon and publish information that had not been officially approved for release.