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Court deals blow to Trump administration in Pentagon press fight
By AP via Scripps News Group at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 1, 2026
· 2 min read
A federal judge has ordered the Defense Department to temporarily halt its requirement that New York Times journalists be accompanied by an official escort, in another setback for the Trump administrations efforts to restrict media access at the Pentagon.U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman in Wa...
Key takeaway Friedman in Washington said that policy violated the First Amendment and he issued a preliminary ruling Tuesday barring the requirement while The New York Times continues its legal battle against the department's restrictions.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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