Dozens of reporters stationed at the Pentagon walked out this week and surrendered their access badges rather than sign on to new rules imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth they said would restrict how they do their jobs.

Dozens of journalists who cover the U.S. Defense Department vacated their offices in the Pentagon and returned their credentials on Wednesday as new restrictions on press access took effect.

Roughly 15 reporters from a handful of outlets have agreed to Secretary Pete Hegseth's policies, according to The Washington Post.

The new rules codify strict limitations on access and raise the prospect of punishment for requesting information on matters of public interest.

The Pentagon is trying to stop the media from using unauthorized information, but such disclosures have revealed issues like neglect at a veterans' hospital and unsafe equipment.

Barbara Starr, CNN's former Pentagon correspondent, discusses Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's unprecedented new restrictions on Pentagon building access for reporters.

Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane shared his thoughts about the Pentagon's new press policy during his appearance on "Special Report."

Floodlight reports the Pentagon is rolling back climate actions despite increasing heat and storms impacting troop readiness and safety.