White House proposes NDAs for federal workers to crack down on leaks to journalists
The Trump administration has proposed requiring federal employees to sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) to prevent leaks to journalists. The draft NDA allows for civil and criminal penalties against employees who violate the agreement, and it aims to control the flow of sensitive information. Critics argue that this move undermines federal employee rights and accountability.
- ▪The Office of Personnel Management released a draft NDA for federal agencies to use with employees.
- ▪Under the draft, the government could pursue penalties against employees who disclose confidential information.
- ▪Former employees would need permission to speak to journalists about certain information after leaving their jobs.
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
- ▪ 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
- ▪ 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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Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the south lawn of the White House on 8 May 2026. Photograph: Alex Wong/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenDonald Trump speaks to members of the media on the south lawn of the White House on 8 May 2026. Photograph: Alex Wong/Getty ImagesTrump administrationWhite House proposes NDAs for federal workers to crack down on leaks to journalistsThe OPM released a draft NDA designed for federal agencies to use with new and existing employees US politics live – latest updates Michael Sainato and agenciesTue 26 May 2026 12.17 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDonald Trump’s administration on Tuesday proposed asking federal employees to sign nondisclosure agreements with the goal of preventing them from sharing confidential information with…
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