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The Pentagon will drastically change its rules for journalists who cover the Department of Defense, two U.S. officials who are not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to NPR Friday. The move drew sharp criticism from news organizations, who said it violated the bedrock of a free press.

Going forward, journalists must sign a pledge not to gather any information, including unclassified reports, that hasn't been authorized for release.

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[–] Red0ctober@lemmy.world 19 points 11 months ago

I'll take "What Is Journalism?" for 500, Alex

[–] just_another_person@lemmy.world 16 points 11 months ago

Not like it'll be held up in court LOLZ. A pledge.

What a pack of fucking doofii.

[–] xenomor@lemmy.world 15 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Any journalist that signs such a pledge should never be taken seriously again.

[–] Jarix@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

Only if they follow it

[–] FreshParsnip@lemmy.ca 10 points 11 months ago

Everyone who was supposed to protect America from a fascist takeover, they were off on a bender

What happens if a 'journalist' asks about the Epstiein files?

[–] mondomon@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

Freedom of the press is dead.

[–] Kurious84@eviltoast.org 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Don't hurt orange baby feewings.

[–] Hadriscus@jlai.lu 3 points 11 months ago
[–] phutatorius@lemmy.zip 2 points 11 months ago

I'm surprised he's not drinking bottles of Pledge.