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Pentagon bans journalists from press office, citing classified material

The Pentagon has barred journalists from entering its press office after redesignating the space as a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), a secure area used for handling classified information. Grouped from 4 articles across 4 sources.

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EuronewsJun 2, 2026, 6:32 AM

Pentagon bans journalists from press office, citing classified material

The Pentagon has barred journalists from entering its press office after redesignating the space as a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), a secure area used for handling classified information.

The GuardianJun 2, 2026, 12:23 AM

Pentagon bars journalists from entering its press office citing re-designation

Revocation of access newest attempt by Trump’s defense department to restrict reporting on military affairs Journalists may no longer enter the Pentagon’s press office, which has been designated as a classified space amid growing moves to restrict press access to the defense department. “This is the most transparent war department in history. No amount of spin from the Fake News media will change that,” Jose Valdez, the acting defense department press secretary, said in a social media post. “The Pentagon Press Office has been redesignated as a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility due to speechwriters from the Office of the Secretary of War sharing the facility.” Continue reading...

ABC NewsJun 1, 2026, 11:24 PM

Pentagon bars journalists from press office, saying it's become a 'classified space'

The Defense Department has declared its press office a classified space, barring journalists from entry

The Straits TimesJun 1, 2026, 9:57 PM

Pentagon designates its press office a classified area

Pentagon has barred journalists from its press office because speechwriters who “routinely handle classified material” work in the area.

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