Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Rylan Barton. A federal judge says the defense department is

violating his earlier order to restore access to the Pentagon for reporters. U.S. District

Judge Paul Friedman sided with the New York Times earlier this month in deciding that the Pentagon's

new credential policy violated journalists constitutional rights to free speech and due process.

Today, he ruled the Pentagon had tried to evade his ruling by putting in new rules that expel all

reporters from the building unless guided by escorts. Friedman called the Pentagon's actions a blatant

attempt to circumvent a lawful order. President Trump posted on social media

tonight that Iran is, quote, doing a very poor job of allowing oil to go through the Strait of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, NATO's Secretary General says he had a candid conversation with Trump and says he

understands some of Trump's concerns about the alliance. But he's also making the case that the

U.S.

is better off as part of it. NPR's Michelle Kellerman reports.

President Trump calls NATO a paper tiger and says he was testing the alliance when he asked for help

to open up the Strait of Hermuz, a test he says NATO failed. He's also complained about Spain

and others not allowing the U.S. to use bases in the

war in Iran. NATO Secretary General Mark Ruta says the alliance is providing a massive amount of

support. Some allies were a bit slow, to say the least. In fairness, they were also a bit surprised.

Trump did not inform allies before launching the war.

Ruta was speaking at the Ronald Reagan Institute named for the former president

who was a strong proponent of the Transatlantic Alliance.

Michelle Kellerman and PR News, Washington.

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