Judges rule Pentagon can require reporter escorts during policy appeal
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 10:21 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
An appeals court has ruled that the Defense Department can demand reporters be escorted on Pentagon grounds while the Trump administration appeals a judge’s decision to restore access for journalists. The ruling was made by a split, three-judge panel from the US Court of Appeals.
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