A new Pentagon policy mandating pre-approval for unclassified information poses a serious threat to press freedom and government transparency, potentially undermining established First Amendment protections. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/10/06/world/pentagon-press-policy-a-threat-to-free-speech/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #firstamendment #usconstitution #freedomofspeech #petehegseth #penagon