The Pentagon restrictions on media covering the military follow a series of moves by the Trump administration to curtail press access. The changes overhaul historic access for the press.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday issued orders that require journalists to have official escorts within much of the Pentagon building, the latest in a series of Trump administration restrictions placed on the press.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has implemented strict press restrictions at the Pentagon, requiring government escorts for journalists in previously accessible areas, citing national security concerns.