Pentagon will remove media offices after judge reinstates NYT's press credentials

A federal judge ruled Monday that the Pentagon must reinstate The New York Times' press credentials after the Defense Department had restricted the newspaper's access to the building. In response, the Pentagon announced it will remove its media offices from the building entirely, effectively eliminating on-site access for all credentialed reporters. The decision stems from a legal challenge by the Times over what it characterized as retaliation for the newspaper's coverage. The move signals an escalation in tensions between the Trump administration and major news organizations over press access to federal facilities. The outcome leaves journalists without a dedicated space to work at the Pentagon and could set a precedent for how the administration handles media access at other government agencies.