The Pentagon is stacking its new press corps with a number of right-wing media outlets, MAGA influencers, and conspiracy theorists. It comes after the vast majority of the traditional media refused to agree to new rules rolled out under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and were forced to turn in their credentials last week.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered that Pentagon personnel be required to coordinate all interactions with Congress through the building’s central legislative affairs office, significantly altering how military officials will speak with lawmakers.