A free and independent press is fundamental to holding those in power accountable and ensuring an informed public. However, in recent weeks, U.S. journalists have faced mounting challenges as governmental influence on reporting has raised concerns about the ability of the media to provide comprehensive and diverse coverage.

The Pentagon, under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, implemented new press policies requiring journalists to obtain prior approval before publishing even unclassified information. Reporters who refused risked losing credentials, prompting dozens from major outlets—including The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, NBC News, CBS News, ABC News, Fox News, Newsmax, and Reuters—to surrender their badges rather than comply.

Simultaneously, diversity-focused journalism

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