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The U.S. Defense Department says it will issue new press credentials but remove media offices from the Pentagon.

FILE - The Pentagon and the surrounding area is seen in this aerial view in Washington, Jan. 26, 2020. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, Thursday, March 19, 2026.

FILE - The Pentagon and the surrounding area is seen in this aerial view in Washington, Jan. 26, 2020. The U.S. Defense Department will issue new press credentials but remove media offices from the Pentagon after a judge sided with The New York Times in a lawsuit regardingPentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the agency disagrees with the ruling and will appeal. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman in Washington, D.C., last week sided with the newspaper and ruled that the Pentagon's new policy illegally restricts the press credentials of reporters whoParnell said the reporters will be able to work from an “annex” that will be on the Pentagon grounds but outside the building, which “will be available when ready.” Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Another dry day in Northeast Florida. Here's a Monday weather update.Road-rage shootout leaves 1 dead, police searching for 2nd driverLoved ones mourn 'happy baby' after 2-year-old fatally shot during domestic disputeCuban immigrants in Jacksonville call for action as island faces widescale blackout1:37AI Can not spell Ortega. It is a beautiful river and great on a west wind day. EnjoyBlind Clay County fourth grader finds new world in Braille booksWalk the Talk: Epilepsy Alliance Florida hosts awareness walk at Jacksonville ZooLoved ones gather to remember Melissa Wood one week after she was killed in Walgreens parking lotLoved ones gather to remember Melissa Wood one week after she was killed in Walgreens parking lotGators, Hurricanes begin quest for national title; Bulldogs end season in first roundMan killed in Ponte Vedra double shooting remembered as ‘life of the party’Father says his daughter was detained at Blue Cypress Park teen takeoverInside new family-focused venue The Block Jax on city's SouthsideThe first day of spring is here! Michelle gives a look at the temperatures into the weekendIran internet blackout leaves Jacksonville families anxiously waiting for word from loved onesUnredacted arrest warrant reveals new details about double shooting in Ponte VedraDaughter of Ponte Vedra double shooting victim urges harsh punishment for accused killer1:10Residents say it doesn’t prevent accidents after deadly Atlantic Blvd. crashI need a drop top office! A spring fling then it feels like summerSend News4JAX your videos and pictures if you were at the teen takeover at Blue Cypress ParkSend News4JAX your videos and pictures if you were at the teen takeover at Blue Cypress ParkWhat police want parents to know about 'teen takeovers' after Arlington gathering ends in arrestsJacksonville edges toward $4 a gallon; Here's how you can saveJacksonville city councilman pushing to roll out Waymo; Safety analysts have some concernsCity of St. Augustine introduces resolution that would permanently shorten Nights of Lights

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