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EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 15 MIN

Hegseth's New Pentagon Press Policy Causes UPROAR Across US News Media!

from The Bill Kelly Podcast · host Bill Kelly

The US “Secretary of War” Pete Hegseth imposed the restrictions of an updated Pentagon press policy that are so egregious, it defies the First Amendment of the US Constitution. News media outlets across the United States are (almost) unanimously rejecting the new policy rules, with dozens of Pentagon and defense journalists turning in their press badges. Let’s talk about it.Tune in to Episode 249 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for conversations in critical times.This episode was recorded on October 16, 2025.Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work! THANK YOU!Become a paid podcast member to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, MORAL OF THE STORY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: billkelly.substack.com/*Comment ‘likes’ on behalf of this channel are an acknowledgment of your comment, not necessarily an endorsement of its contents. Thanks for joining these critical discussions in critical times!WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: FURTHER READINGPentagon reporters turn in their access badges rather than bend to new government ruleshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/world/pentagon-journalists-lose-access-government-rules-9.6939937US news outlets reject Pentagon press access policyhttps://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/us-news-outlets-reject-pentagon-press-access-policy-2025-10-14/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

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