# Defense Secretary Hegseth requires new 'pledge' for Pentagon reporters

NPR, 2025-09-20

- Address: https://www.npr.org/2025/09/20/g-s1-89713/pentagon-new-strict-guidelines-for-media
- Kind: reporting
- Last checked: 2026-09-23
- Archived copy: none yet

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