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Pentagon Moves to Silence Military Press | US News
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The Pentagon is cracking down on Stars and Stripes, firing its top editor, publisher, and a reporter in a move that signals a major push to control military journalism. The firings follow years of tension, including the dismissal of the paper’s ombudsman — who sued over First Amendment violations — and come after editors publicly defended the paper’s independence. A new “military deputy” claims editorial freedom will remain intact while pushing for modernization, but critics warn this is a dangerous step toward government censorship. The National Press Club is sounding the alarm: firing journalists for upholding press freedom should alarm everyone who values honest military reporting.
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