Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal workers in bid to curb leaks to journalists
The Trump administration has proposed that federal workers sign non-disclosure agreements to prevent leaks to journalists. This initiative aims to enhance control over government employees and the dissemination of information. The Office of Personnel Management is seeking public feedback on the proposal, which could lead to stricter consequences for unauthorized disclosures.
- ▪The proposal aims to curb leaks of confidential information to the media.
- ▪Federal agencies would have the discretion to implement the non-disclosure agreement form.
- ▪The initiative is part of a broader effort to increase control over government workers.
13 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 8 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 6 lean left, 4 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
- ▪ Trump administration floats requiring all federal workers to sign NDAs — NBC News — Top
- ▪ 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 to crack down on leaks to journalists — Investing.com — News
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Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal workers in bid to curb leaks to journalistsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe form could make it easier for the Trump administration to punish government employees who leak information to reporters. PHOTO: AFPPublished May 26, 2026, 11:43 PMUpdated May 26, 2026, 11:43 PMWASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump’s administration proposed asking federal workers to sign non-disclosure agreements, according to a government statement made public on May 26, with the goal of preventing them from sharing confidential information with journalists.The Office of Personnel Management, the human resources office for the US government, said it wants to create a non-disclosure agreement form for federal agencies to use for new and…
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