Ranking Member Subramanyam Statement on Judge’s Ruling on Pentagon Press Access Policy

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ranking Member of the Military and Foreign Affairs Oversight Subcommittee, released the following statement after a judge ruled that the Pentagon’s policy illegally restricts press credentials of reporters who wouldn’t agree with the new rules:

“I have said repeatedly that banning reporters at the Pentagon was an attack on the First Amendment and our democracy. This week the courts finally agreed. Secretary Hegseth must obey the order and, as this war with Iran enters its 4th week, it’s more important than ever that the American people know what's happening at the Pentagon and how their taxpayer money is being spent.”