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The New York Times is challenging the Pentagon's requirement for journalists to be escorted within the building, calling it First Amendment retaliation. A federal judge previously blocked the policy, but the Pentagon reinstated it after an appellate court ruling. The Times argues the escort rule hampers news gathering and devalues press credentials by restricting access to classified facilities.

Californians are voting in the governor primary alongside other state races, with similar primaries occurring in New Jersey, South Dakota, New Mexico, Iowa, and Montana. The Pentagon has restricted press access to its press office, now designated as a classified space, according to an acting defense department press secretary.

The Pentagon has revoked journalists' access to its press office, which has been redesignated as a classified space. The acting defense department press secretary, Jose Valdez, stated this is part of efforts to maintain transparency despite 'Fake News' media coverage.

The Pentagon has barred journalists from entering its press office, which has been redesignated as a classified space. The acting defense department press secretary, Jose Valdez, stated the facility was reclassified due to speechwriters from the Office of the Secretary of War sharing the space.

The Pentagon has barred journalists from its press office, now designated a classified space due to speechwriters handling sensitive material. Acting Pentagon press secretary Joel Valdez stated the move was not controversial, while The New York Times has sued the Defense Department over escort requirements for journalists.