New Trump Era: Laura Loomer gets credentials to cover US Department of Defense - why it's a big deal

Far-right activist Laura Loomer has been officially credentialed to cover the Pentagon amid a sweeping overhaul of the Defence Departments media policy. The move, which sidelines mainstream outlets and restricts journalists to reporting only official statements, marks a major shift toward politicised access, raising concerns over press freedom, transparency, and government-controlled narratives.