Sounds like the reporter violated clear-cut rules.
Since when does the first amendment include permission forms?
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
This is BS. I can go on any VA property and have a picnic all the while videoing my family having fun. Is that illegal? No.
there is more to this story and someone is not telling the truth.