So the Pentagon just held a press conference about some missile activity in the Caribbean. Nothing too wild there, right? Except here's the kicker—they only invited media outlets that basically promised to play nice and stick to certain boundaries in their coverage.

They defended the strikes, sure. But they also threw shade at traditional news orgs that weren't in the room. The whole setup feels like a masterclass in controlling the narrative. You limit who gets access, you limit what questions get asked, and suddenly you're shaping the story before it even breaks.

It's fascinating, honestly. In an era where decentralization and open information flow are supposed to be the norm, we're seeing institutions double down on gatekeeping. Makes you wonder what happens when the gatekeepers decide what truth looks like.