By Andrew Goudsward

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is imposing new restrictions on media coverage of the U.S. military, requiring news organizations to agree they will not disclose information that the government has not approved for release.

In a memo on Friday, the Department of Defense said journalists who publish unauthorized sensitive material could have their press credentials revoked. Media advocates said the restrictions would stifle independent reporting.

Asked by reporters outside the White House whether the Pentagon should be in charge of what the press can report, Trump replied on Sunday, “No, I don’t think so. Nothing stops reporters.” Trump was not specifically asked about the new policy.

The memo said news organizations will be require

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