On Monday, 2025‑10‑14, the New York Times announced it would not sign the Defense Department’s new press rules, joining other major news outlets. The decision was made in response to the Pentagon’s new policy, which the NYT says threatens to punish routine news gathering protected by the First Amendment.
The NYT’s refusal is part of a broader coalition that includes the Associated Press, Newsmax, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and Reuters. The group publicly stated that signing the new rules would compromise their editorial independence and could lead to punitive actions by the Trump administration.
The Pentagon’s new press rules were announced by the Defense Department on Monday. By refusing to sign, the NYT risks losing access to the Pentagon, which will impact its coverage of national security and defense reporting. The move underscores the ongoing tension between the U.S. government and the press over access and First Amendment rights.
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