Defense department policy requires outlets to vow not to obtain unauthorized files and restricts access to some areas
Archived version: https://archive.is/20251013215709/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/13/defense-department-media-news-rules
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I would bet Newsmax leadership is actually fine with it, but realizes their viewer base would immediately lose trust in them, which is not fine (for them).
Hey, bending to the pressure of the public instead of the pressure of the government is still the WAY better choice here, and it’s good to see any media outlet taking that choice (against facism).