Pentagon restricts journalists' access

According to Reuters, the measures, which took effect immediately after their announcement yesterday, prohibit accredited journalists from accessing all U.S. Department of Defense buildings in Arlington, Virginia, unless they have official clearance and are accompanied by an escort.

The Pentagon Press Association called the new regulations a "direct attack on press freedom."

Since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to power, the Pentagon has launched investigations into information leaks, sending three officials on mandatory leave so far.

Additionally, under a new media rotation program, outlets such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, and NBC News have been required to vacate their Pentagon offices and hand them over to other media organizations, some of which are aligned with Republicans.

Meanwhile, Reuters reported that the Trump administration has begun using lie detector tests to investigate leaks of non-classified information.

Some Department of Homeland Security officials have been informed that failure to comply could result in termination. According to the White House, Trump will not tolerate information leaks to the media, and such employees will be held accountable.