This week the Pentagon disinvited the military’s Star & Stripes publication from attending Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s press conference. That may seem like a minor matter as President Donald Trump and Hegseth have issued broad warnings to the U.S. media about what they characterize as “unpatriotic” coverage of the war in Iran. But it signals a turning point for the newspaper, which has been continuously reporting on military matters since World War II.
The move comes after the Pentagon issued a memo to Stars and Stripes in January outlining new restrictions on content in the newspaper, including a requirement to abide by “good order and discipline.” The newspaper is also expected to “modernize its operations” and “refocus its content away from woke distractions that siphon morale.”
“The Pentagon blackballed its own newspaper from covering its own press conference?” wrote Kevin Baron, a Stars & Stripes reporter. “Reminder, Stars & Stripes employees are US Army civilians. Their editorial independence is protected by Congress specifically to prevent political leaders from feeding troops propaganda.”
The censorship of Stars & Stripes follows the Pentagon’s October 2025 issuance of a new policy for all media. Credentialed outlets must agree to a policy that states reporters cannot gather or publish information from the Pentagon that is not specifically authorized, including declassified information and off-the-record conversations.
Most media outlets refused to sign the agreement, leading to ABC News, CBS News, CNN, NBC News, Fox News, the Associated Press, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal and countless other outlets losing their Pentagon press credentials.
As media outlets continue to cover the escalating war in the Middle East, Hegseth has bemoaned much of the coverage as “fake news,” taking particular aim at CNN last week. “Fake news from CNN reports that the Trump administration underestimated the Iran war’s impact on the Strait of Hormuz,” he said during a press conference. “Patently ridiculous, of course. For decades, Iran has threatened shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This is always what they do, hold the strait hostage. CNN doesn’t think we thought of that. It’s a fundamentally unserious report. The sooner David Ellison takes over that network, the better.”
Hegseth is referring to the billionaire chairman and CEO of Paramount Skydance’s buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN’s parent company, in a $111 billion deal. The deal has been the subject of lawsuits and controversy alleging Ellison’s father Larry Ellison, Oracle founder and one of the richest people in the world, and Trump had finessed the deal away from Netflix.
Even Fox News thinks the media is under fire, referencing Hegseth’s characterization of journalists as “unpatriotic” and “anti-Trump” as they ask questions about the war in Iran. Trump, meanwhile, praised FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s warning about media outlets “correcting course” on their war coverage.
“Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions – also known as the fake news – have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come up,” wrote Carr in a post on X. “The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest, and they will lose their licenses if they do not.”
Meanwhile the families of U.S. military members killed in Iran have spoken out against claims from Hegseth that bereaved families urged him to “finish” the job in the Middle East. Hegseth told reporters yesterday that he had spoken with the families of all six service members killed in a refueling tanker crash last week.
“What I heard through tears, through hugs, through strength and through unbreakable resolve, was the same from family after family,” said Hegseth. “They said, ‘Finish this. Honor their sacrifice. Do not waver. Do not stop until the job is done.”
Charles Simmons, father of Ohio Tech Sgt. Tyler Simmons, 28, who was killed in the crash, denied discussing that with Hegseth. “I can’t speak for the other families,” Simmons told NBC News. “When he spoke to me, that was not something we talked about. I didn’t say anything along those lines.”
Stephan Douglas, cousin of Tyler Simmons, one of the three Ohioans killed in the crash, said the conflict was unnecessary in a weekend interview with Columbus news station WCMH. “This could have been prevented,” said Douglas. “We didn’t need to be in this war. This is uncalled for, and this is what we get.”
“Families are suffering right now,” said Bernice Smith, Simmons’ grandmother. “Just to create a war because you want to create a war is not right.”
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A piece that respected the reader by not over explaining the obvious, and a look at vesselthrift continued that calibrated approach, finding the right level of explanation is one of the harder editorial calls and this site has clearly thought carefully about what readers will already know versus what they need help with consistently.
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Coming to this with low expectations and being pleasantly surprised by the substance, and a stop at infinitygoodscorner continued exceeding expectations, the recalibration of expectations upward across multiple positive readings is one of the actual rewards of careful browsing and this site is providing that recalibration at a steady rate apparently.
Worth pointing out that the post avoided the temptation to summarise everything at the end, and a look at bexedge continued that confident closing approach, content that trusts readers to retain the substance without being reminded of it at the end is content that respects the reader and this site practices that respect.
Now adding this to a list of sites I want to see flourish, and a stop at crowncoveartisanexchange reinforced that wish, the few sites I actively root for are sites that produce the kind of work I want more of in the world and this one has joined that small list based on what I have read so far.
Now feeling confident that this site will continue producing work I will want to read, and a look at mintorchardartisanexchange extended that confidence into the future, projecting forward from current quality to expected future quality is something I do for sites I genuinely follow and this one has earned that forward looking trust clearly today.
Really grateful for content like this, it does not waste my time and it does not insult my intelligence either, and a quick look at humbust was the same, balanced respectful writing that makes a person feel welcome rather than rushed through pages of forced engagement just to keep clicking around.
A piece that reads like it was written for me without claiming to be written for me, and a look at jifaero produced the same fit, when the writer audience match clicks naturally without being engineered through demographic targeting you know the writing is solid and this site has that natural fit consistently for me.
Reading this in a quiet hour and finding it suited the quiet, and a stop at stoneharborvendorparlor2 extended the quiet reading mood, content that matches its own optimal reading conditions rather than fighting them is content that has been thoughtfully calibrated and this site reads as having a particular reading mood in mind throughout.
Нифига себе проблема, соседи уже устали слушать эти крики. Как есть — только срочный вывод из запоя. Ребята работают чисто. Короче говоря, там все подробно расписано — вывести из запоя на дому вывести из запоя на дому Хватит надеяться на авось. Поверьте моему опыту, чем труп из квартиры выносить. Рекомендую эту наркологическую клинику.
Looking at the surface design and the substance together this site has both right, and a look at rainharborartisanexchange reinforced that integrated quality, sites where presentation and content reinforce each other rather than fighting are sites with full editorial coherence and this one has clearly invested in both layers in a balanced way.
Skipped breakfast still reading this and finished hungry but satisfied, and a stop at twisttailor kept me past breakfast time, content that displaces basic biological needs is content with serious attentional pull and the writers here are clearly capable of producing that level of engagement which is genuinely impressive these days.
Took some notes for a project I am working on, and a stop at cobqix added more raw material to those notes, content that contributes to my own creative work rather than just being interesting in the moment is the kind I value most and the kind I will keep coming back to repeatedly.
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Нифига себе проблема, соседи уже устали слушать эти крики. Без вариантов — реальное выведение из запоя без кодировки. Тут тебе не частная лавочка. Короче говоря, там все подробно расписано — вывод из запоя на дому телефоны https://vyvod-iz-zapoya-na-domu-voronezh-xrt.ru Хватит надеяться на авось. Лучше один раз дернуться, чем труп из квартиры выносить. Проверенный вариант по городу.
Found the writing surprisingly fresh for what is by now a well covered topic, and a stop at saltvinca kept that freshness going across the related pages, original perspective on familiar ground is hard to come by and this site has clearly earned its place in the conversation rather than just rehashing old ideas.
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Now adding this to a list of sites I want to see flourish, and a stop at quickbuyershub reinforced that wish, the few sites I actively root for are sites that produce the kind of work I want more of in the world and this one has joined that small list based on what I have read so far.
Worth observing that the post landed without needing a flashy headline to hook attention, and a stop at maplegrovecommercegallery did the same, content that earns engagement through substance rather than packaging is the kind I trust more deeply and this site has clearly chosen substance as the primary lever for reader engagement throughout.
Dolgo sem iskal pravo rešitev. Ko sem prvič slišal za zdravljenje alkoholizma po metodi Dr Vorobjev centra, sem bil poln dvomov. Ampak ko sem videl rezultate — moje mnenje se je obrnilo. Odvisnost od alkohola je strašna bolezen. In najhuje je, da mnogi ne vedo, kam se obrniti. Zato priporočam, da preverite celoten postopek na spletni strani, ki so na voljo na tej povezavi: Dr Vorobjev center http://www.alkoholizma-zdravljenje-si.com. Na tej povezavi so odgovori na vsa vprašanja.
Po dolgih letih sem končno našel rešitev. Če poznate koga, ki potrebuje pomoč — ne odlašajte. Vsak dan je nova priložnost.
A particular pleasure to read this with a fresh coffee, and a look at allthingsstore extended the pleasure across more pages, content that pairs well with quiet morning rituals is something I have come to value highly and this site has the kind of energy that fits naturally into a calm reading routine.
Decided to read more before commenting and the more I read the more I wanted to say something, and a stop at flintcovecommerceatelier pushed that impulse further, when content provokes the urge to participate rather than just consume it is doing something quite specific and worth recognising clearly when it happens during reading.
Decided not to comment because the post said what needed saying, and a stop at jebbrood continued that complete feel, content that does not invite obvious additions or corrections from readers is content that has been carefully considered and this site appears to consistently produce pieces that satisfy rather than provoke unnecessary follow ups.
Že kar nekaj časa spremljam to temo. Ko sem prvič slišal za zdravljenje alkoholizma po metodi Dr Vorobjev centra, sem bil neveren. Ampak ko sem videl rezultate — vse se je spremenilo. Odvisnost od alkohola je strašna bolezen. In najhuje je, da mnogi ne vedo, kam se obrniti. Zato priporočam, da preverite celoten postopek na spletni strani, ki so na voljo na tej povezavi: ambulantno zdravljenje alkoholizma http://alkoholizma-zdravljenje-si.com. Več o tem si preberite na spodnji povezavi.
Zdaj živim polno življenje brez alkohola. Če vas to zanima — ne odlašajte. Srečno vsem na tej poti!
A nicely understated post that does not shout for attention, and a look at rosecovemerchantgallery maintained the same quiet quality, understatement is a stylistic choice that distinguishes serious writing from attention seeking writing and this site has clearly committed to the understated approach as a core editorial value rather than just a phase.
A particular kind of restraint shows up in the writing, and a look at cobblebuckle maintained the same restraint across pages, knowing what not to say is just as important as knowing what to say and this site has clearly developed strong instincts on both sides of that editorial line throughout pieces I have read.
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Polished and informative without feeling overproduced, that is the sweet spot, and a look at jemido hit it again, you can tell when a site has been built with care versus thrown together for the sake of having something to put online and this is clearly the former approach taken by the team.
Worth pointing out that the post avoided the temptation to summarise everything at the end, and a look at shopflowcenter continued that confident closing approach, content that trusts readers to retain the substance without being reminded of it at the end is content that respects the reader and this site practices that respect.
Now recognising the editorial wisdom of letting some questions remain open at the end, and a look at sauntersonar continued that intellectual honesty, content that does not force closure on contested questions is content that respects the limits of knowledge and this site has clearly developed the maturity to know when to leave space.
However selective I am about new bookmarks this one made it past my filter, and a look at bomkix confirmed the bookmark was worth the slot, the precious slots in my permanent bookmark folder are difficult to earn and this site earned one without making me think twice about whether the slot was justified by the quality.
Thank you for keeping the writing honest and the points easy to verify against your own experience, and a stop at crystalcovecraftcollective reflected the same approach, no exaggeration just steady useful content that I can take with me into my own work without second guessing every sentence I happen to read here.
Felt this in a way I cannot quite explain, the topic just hit different here, and a stop at mintorchardcraftcollective continued in that vein, sometimes you find a site whose perspective lines up with how you have been thinking and reading their work feels like a small relief which I appreciated more than I expected.
Сил уже нет, каждое утро одно и то же. Руки опускаются. Наркологическая клиника с выездом — срочный вывод из запоя без лишних вопросов. Ребята знают свое дело. Короче, смотрите сами по ссылке — цены на вывод из запоя на дому цены на вывод из запоя на дому Организм не вывозит. Лучше решить проблему сейчас, чем хоронить близкого. Очень советую эту контору.
Now planning a longer reading session for the archives, and a stop at floraridgemerchantgallery confirmed the archives are worth that longer commitment, sites with archives I want to read deliberately rather than just sample are rare and this one has clearly earned that level of interest based on the consistency of what I have already read.
Beyond the immediate post itself the editorial sensibility behind the site is what struck me, and a stop at humcamp continued displaying that sensibility, content that reveals editorial choices through accumulated reading is content with structural quality and this site has clearly developed an underlying approach worth identifying through multiple sessions of reading.
Блин, каждое утро одно и то же. Что делать — непонятно. Наркологическая клиника с выездом — нормальное выведение из запоя капельницей. Не шарлатаны какие-то. Короче, вот вам информация — вывод из запоя с выездом вывод из запоя с выездом Организм не вывозит. Сам через это прошел, чем хоронить близкого. Серьезно ребят.
Came away with a small but real shift in perspective on the topic, and a stop at solidtruffle pushed that shift a bit further, the kind of subtle reframing that good writing does to a reader without making a big deal of it is something I always appreciate when it happens which is sadly not that often.
Now noticing how rare it is to find a site that does not feel rushed, and a look at alpinecovemerchantgallery extended that calm pace, content produced without time pressure has a different quality than content shipped to meet a deadline and this site reads as written without urgency which produces a different and better experience for readers.
Reading carefully this time rather than scanning, and the depth shows up in places I missed first time around, and a look at fibdot rewarded the same careful approach, content that holds up to multiple reads is content I want more of in my regular rotation rather than disposable scroll fodder daily.
Now feeling that this site is the kind I want to make sure does not disappear, and a look at rainharborcraftcollective reinforced that quiet protective feeling, the rare sites whose disappearance would actually matter to me are the sites I want to support through return visits and recommendations and this one has joined that small protected list.
Honestly this was the highlight of my reading queue today, and a look at forestbrooktradingfoundry extended that across more pages I will return to, ranking what I read against what else I read each day is something I do informally and this site keeps moving up in those rankings the more I explore it.
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A piece that brought a sense of order to a topic I had been finding chaotic, and a look at oliveorchardcraftcollective continued that organising effect, content that imposes useful structure on messy subjects is doing genuine intellectual work and this site is providing that organisational function across multiple posts I have read recently here.
Took a screenshot of one section to come back to later, and a stop at vaultscript prompted another saved tab, the urge to capture and revisit specific pieces of content is something I rarely feel but when I do it tells me the work is worth more than the average passing read for sure.
A satisfying piece in the way that good meals are satisfying rather than just filling, and a look at quickdealscorner extended that satisfaction, the metaphor between content and meals is one I find useful and this site reads as a satisfying meal rather than the empty calories that most content provides for casual readers.
Beyond the immediate post itself the editorial sensibility behind the site is what struck me, and a stop at meadowharbormerchantgallery continued displaying that sensibility, content that reveals editorial choices through accumulated reading is content with structural quality and this site has clearly developed an underlying approach worth identifying through multiple sessions of reading.
A small thank you note from me to the team behind this work, the post earned it, and a stop at tractsmoke suggested more thanks would be in order over time, recognising the people who do good writing online is something I try to remember to do because the alternative is silence and silence rewards mediocrity unfortunately.