New press rules at the Pentagon have sparked significant debate among media organizations. Journalists have refused to sign these rules, arguing that they constitute an attack on press freedom.

The new rules from the U.S. Department of Defense restrict journalists' access to the Pentagon. This has drawn criticism from many media outlets.

Prominent media organizations like The New York Times, Reuters, and the Associated Press have announced that they will not accept these new rules. This situation raises concerns about the increasing pressure from the Trump administration on the media.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that these rules restrict journalists' activities at the Pentagon. Journalists argue that this undermines their constitutionally protected news-gathering activities.

Media organizations assert that these new rules threaten press freedom and violate the public's right to know how the government operates. This situation complicates press relations in the U.S.