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US military newspaper publisher quits amid Pentagon row over editorial freedom

Max Lederer Jr., the publisher of Stars and Stripes, has stepped down amidst disputes over editorial independence. The Pentagon’s push for more oversight has sparked tension regarding the military newspaper’s objective reporting. Their recent pieces on poor conditions and declining morale reportedly led to criticism from the Department of Defense, prompting the ousting of the ombudsman who protected editorial freedom.

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