CNN 5 Things Pentagon Press Policy Ruling, Trump Downplays Ceasefire, CBS News Layoffs and more
Mar 20, 2026
A judge tossed parts of the Pentagon’s restrictive press rules. Tensions flare as Trump criticizes NATO and comments on ceasefire prospects while more U.S. Marines head to the Middle East. Air travel faces disruption risks without a funding deal and TSA pay issues loom. A major multibillion lawsuit targets Harvard and CBS News announces layoffs and a radio shutdown. The White House pushes a national AI regulatory plan.
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Court Limits Pentagon Press Control
- A federal judge struck down parts of the Pentagon's press policy as unconstitutional, limiting Defense control over media coverage.
- The ruling can be appealed, signaling continued legal uncertainty over Pentagon media restrictions.
Trump Blames Allies Over Strait Of Hormuz
- President Donald Trump accused NATO allies of cowardice for not reopening the Strait of Hormuz and said militarily the fight against Iran is 'finished.'
- Analysts noted oil fell to $110 a barrel while thousands more U.S. Marines and sailors head to the Middle East.
Funding Gap Threatens Air Travel
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned air travel could 'almost come to a grid halt' without a DHS funding deal as TSA staff miss paychecks.
- The Senate failed again to advance DHS funding while agents already missed a paycheck amid shutdown drags.