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Media FINALLY TURNS THE TABLES on Trump with MAJOR LAWSUIT

2025-12-06 News & Politics
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New York Times Sues Pentagon Over Restrictions on Free Press Access

The New York Times is legally fighting the Pentagon for severely limiting press access, providing immediate insight into how these restrictions empower partisan voices and silence critical reporting required for public oversight.

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  • The NYT filed a significant lawsuit against the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, and Shawn Pernell challenging new authoritarian press policies.
  • These restrictions bar reporters from accessing unauthorized information, severing ties with confidential sources vital for government accountability.
  • A recent Pentagon briefing illustrated the policy's direct impact, favoring far-right or MAGA reporters over traditional, experienced journalists. This coverage analyzes the legal foundations of the suit—First and Fifth Amendment claims—and highlights how this media restriction impacts transparency regarding urgent topics like potential military involvement in Venezuela.

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The New York Times is suing Pete Hegseth over the Pentagon’s new policy severely limiting press access. Dina Doll reports how this lawsuit comes at a critical moment with reliable reporting desperately needed and how these restrictions have already led to a Pentagon briefing dominated by softball questions from figures like Matt Gaetz. Lola Blankets: et 35% off your entire order at https://LolaBlankets.com by using code MISSTRIAL at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: https://go.snapstream.com/affiliate/meidastouch/meidasnews?utm_campaign=4490308-affiliate2025&utm_content=customerpartner Support the MeidasTouch Network: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Add the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meidastouch-podcast/id1510240831 Buy MeidasTouch Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Follow MeidasTouch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@meidastouch

Top Comments (10)

@tbyl3566 2025-12-06

Finally the mainstream media pushing back against this fascist regime.💯👏

338 8 replies
@markrincon832 2025-12-06

Donald Trump needs to be put in prison

222 7 replies
@nathanjensen2374 2025-12-06

Preach it. This current administration needs to be held accountable.

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@zxy78267 2025-12-06

This stupid "Department of War" crap pisses me off to no end.

187 11 replies
@actressrae8836 2025-12-06

Look up "Authoritarian Playbook". everything this regime says and does is straight out of the word for word definition of "Authoritarian" government. They all must be stopped before it is too late.

181 13 replies
@kayleen9110 2025-12-06

Don't let him keep getting away with everything!

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@donnieperez1719 2025-12-06

We don't have a press anymore. This is state regime media.

92 3 replies
@sheila4559 2025-12-06

Finally! Sick of them breaking the law all day every day!

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@carleenmulloy481 2025-12-06

Impeach the traitor again 🙏⚖️

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@nmarks 2025-12-06

The people restricting the press's ability to gather information in the US are the same people lecturing the UK on Freedom of Speech.

51 1 replies

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