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US appeals court keeps in place Pentagon's escort policy for journalists
Rueters ^ | 7/16/26

Posted on 07/16/2026 8:43:29 PM PDT by CFW

A federal appeals court sided with President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday in a case brought by The New York Times over ​the Pentagon's press access restrictions. Press freedom advocates have criticized policy changes ‌under the Trump administration that limited journalists' access to the Pentagon, saying they suppressed freedom of speech, opens new tab.

A three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit said ​the Pentagon's policy requiring government escorts for journalists at the Pentagon ​could stand. It overturned a decision by a judge at ⁠a lower court.

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: appealscourt; hegseth; journalists; pentagon

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Once again, the Trump administration wins at the higher court. Federal judges are way out of their lane.
1 posted on 07/16/2026 8:43:29 PM PDT by CFW
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To: CFW

You can read the order and dissent here:

https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73576883/01208870018/new-york-times-company-v-dod/


2 posted on 07/16/2026 8:43:59 PM PDT by CFW
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To: CFW

Good


3 posted on 07/16/2026 8:46:11 PM PDT by 1035rep
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To: CFW

Excellent!


4 posted on 07/16/2026 8:57:32 PM PDT by Flaming Conservative ((Pray without ceasing))
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To: CFW

The “journalist” never had a problem with Biden and Obama controlling the actual questions they could ask.


5 posted on 07/16/2026 9:44:52 PM PDT by Fai Mao
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