Defence Secretary Hegseth, bedevilled by leaks, orders more restrictions on press at Pentagon

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing national security concerns amidst media leaks, has imposed stringent restrictions on press access within the Pentagon. These limitations bar reporters from various areas, including offices of top officials and military branches, without government escorts. The Pentagon Press Association has condemned the move as an attack on press freedom, highlighting concerns over restricted access to unclassified areas.