White House proposes NDAs for all US federal workers
The White House has proposed requiring all federal workers to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to limit their communication with journalists. This move aims to prevent unauthorized disclosures of sensitive government information and could lead to legal action against violators. Critics argue that this policy undermines transparency and whistleblower protections.
- ▪The proposal requires federal employees to sign NDAs to prevent unauthorized communication with journalists.
- ▪Legal action could be taken against employees who violate the NDA.
- ▪The directive expands the definition of confidential information beyond traditional classifications.
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
- ▪ 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
- ▪ 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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Economy|Business and EconomyWhite House proposes NDAs for all US federal workersWhite House threatens legal action against employees who leak, aiming to curb information flow to journalists.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA view of the National Mall in Washington, DC, April 16 [File: Kylie Cooper/Reuters]By Al Jazeera Staff and ReutersPublished On 26 May 202626 May 2026The administration of US President Donald Trump has proposed a guideline for federal workers that would require the employees to sign non-disclosure agreements to prevent them from speaking to journalists without prior authorisation.The new proposal, announced on Tuesday by the Office of Personnel Management, says…
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