Press freedom vs. Pentagon rules: reporters draw a line. In a rare show of unity, at least 30 media outlets—left, right, and center—refused to comply with new Pentagon rules that journalists say threaten the core of their work. Reporters turned in their press badges, ending decades of in-house coverage. Press freedom isn’t partisan—it’s essential. Accountability, transparency, and the public’s right to know all depend on it. The new rules limit access and raise the stakes for both journalists and military personnel, but reporters aren’t backing down. Many plan to cover the Pentagon more aggressively, showing that even when doors close, a free press finds a way. #Politics #News #Government #Media #FreePress