Pentagon Moves to Silence Military Press | US News

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. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e6715fc0d11d3158