Pentagon removes major media outlets, including NBC News, from dedicated workstations in new ‘rotation program’

SUMMARY
The Pentagon announced a new “annual media rotation program,” forcing NBC News, The New York Times, NPR, and Politico to vacate their office spaces in favor of new outlets, including One America News, Breitbart, the New York Post, and HuffPost. The decision, communicated via memo, was not explained further. The Pentagon Press Association on Friday evening issued a statement saying, “Our resident press corps has greatly expanded over the years and we have always welcomed new members and will continue to do so.” The White House, meanwhile, defended efforts to expand media access, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasizing the inclusion of new voices. It remains unclear how the program will operate or if affected outlets will be reinstated in the future.