The media will also be barred from offices of the Pentagon’s senior military leadership, including Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, without Hegseth’s approval and an escort from his aides. The staff of the Joint Chiefs has traditionally maintained a good relationship with the press.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has introduced new rules limiting reporters' access to the Pentagon. DW has more.US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued new orders requiring journalists to have official escorts if they wish to access much of the Department of Defense's headquarters.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued orders on Friday requiring journalists to have official escorts to access much of the Pentagon building.