Several media institutions in the US, including the New York Times and CNN, are refusing the new Pentagon rules regarding press credentials, considering them a threat to freedom of expression.

The U.S. Department of Defense has revised its press policy, imposing new rules that limit the publication of information by journalists. Major media outlets, such as the New York Times and CNN, have refused to accept these rules, arguing that they violate the First Amendment. The Press Association for the Pentagon has criticized the new directives, stating that they could discourage journalistic activity and expose journalists to criminal prosecution. The Secretary of Defense has also been the subject of criticism for his previous actions related to sensitive information.