Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agreeing new rules

Re:Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather t... by projectazorian on Thursday October 16, 2025 @11:20AM (#45606505)

The status quo is that they have access credentials, which presumably come with some sort of vetting. So a "foreign agent" showing up and impersonating a reporter is unlikely.

I've visited the White House a couple of times and even setting foot on the complex as a visitor requires a background check, I assume the Pentagon functions similarly.

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Re:Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather t... by assimpleaspossi on Thursday October 16, 2025 @11:50AM (#45606896)

You honestly think a foreign agent impersonating a reporter is any more unlikely than a foreign agent--or one working on their behalf--isn't likely to be working within the government?

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Re:Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather t... by walkabout on Thursday October 16, 2025 @01:22PM (#45608088)

Hard to believe that for a long time you could just walk up and knock. Or picnic on the lawn.

We probably should have taken it as a sign things were heading a bad direction when stuff like that began to change…

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