Pentagon’s Photo Ban at Hegseth Briefings Undermines Transparency on Iran War

The Pentagon’s decision to stop allowing photographers at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent briefings on the war in Iran raises urgent questions about accountability and transparency within our national defense institutions. This abrupt policy shift, without any official explanation, casts a shadow over how freely information is being shared with the American people – a cornerstone of our democratic republic and America First principles. How Long Will Washington Keep Americans in the Dark? For decades, photojournalists have been trusted gatekeepers, providing visual evidence that complements written reports and video feeds. Their exclusion at such vital briefings restricts public insight into...