Pentagon Tightens Congressional Communication Amid Press Restrictions

The Pentagon, led by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, has instituted a new policy requiring staff to seek permission before interacting with Congress. This decision, highlighted by a recent memo, is part of an effort to streamline and control the flow of information from the world's leading military force.

As reported by Breaking Defense, the policy represents another step by the department to align its communications with legislative goals. The memo emphasizes the need for coordinated messaging with Congress, especially as the Department of Defense considers a rebranding to the Department of War pending congressional approval.

The changes come amid growing restrictions on press access. Journalists covering the Defense Department recently vacated their Pentagon offices due to these new limitations, highlighting the broader shift in how information is managed and disseminated within the department.