Trump administration floats requiring all federal workers to sign NDAs
The Trump administration is proposing a rule that would require federal workers to sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs). This measure aims to address unauthorized disclosures of government activities to the media and promote consistency in handling confidential information. Critics argue that this move could intimidate employees and undermine whistleblower protections.
- ▪The proposed NDAs are intended to combat unauthorized disclosures to the media.
- ▪Violations of the NDA could lead to civil and criminal penalties for employees.
- ▪The rule will enter a 30-day public comment period after its official publication.
13 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 8 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 5 lean left, 5 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal workers — Hacker News (Newest)
- ▪ Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal workers to crack down on leaks to journalists - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ To stop leaks, the Trump administration wants federal workers to sign NDAs — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ What to Know About the Trump Administration's Proposal for Government-Wide NDAs — TIME — Top
- ▪ White House proposes NDAs for all US federal workers — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Trump administration proposes NDAs for all federal employees to curb leaks — CBS News — Politics
- ▪ Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal workers to crack down on leaks to journalists — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop leaks — ABC News — US
- ▪ White House proposes NDAs for federal workers to crack down on leaks to journalists — The Guardian — US
- ▪ Trump administration proposes asking federal workers to sign non-disclosure agreements — The Hill
- ▪ Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal workers in bid to curb leaks to journalists — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal workers to crack down on leaks to journalists — Investing.com — News
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Trump administrationTrump administration floats requiring all federal workers to sign NDAsThe non-disclosure agreement is necessary because of “unauthorized disclosures” about government activities to the press, according to the draft notice.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Donald Trump returns to the White House on May 25.Aaron Schwartz / Bloomberg via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 26, 2026, 4:42 PM EDTBy Dareh Gregorian and Sarah DeanThe Trump administration is proposing a rule requiring federal workers to sign nondisclosure agreements, according to a draft notice the Office of Personnel Management posted Tuesday.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.“OPM believes that a governmentwide NDA form…
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