White House proposes NDAs for all US federal workers
Summary
The Trump administration has proposed a new rule requiring all federal workers to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to stop them from speaking to journalists without permission. The proposal aims to prevent unauthorized sharing of certain government information and could lead to legal action if violated.Key Facts
- The proposal comes from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) under President Donald Trump’s administration.
- Federal employees would have to sign NDAs covering sensitive information about agency operations, personnel, contracts, and other non-public government matters.
- Former employees who signed the NDAs would also need written permission before speaking to reporters about covered information.
- The rule excludes protections for whistleblowers who report fraud or misconduct to watchdogs or Congress.
- Violating the NDAs could result in legal action by the government.
- The OPM mentioned the government could claim “royalties” from disclosed information, but details are unclear.
- The proposal awaits a 30-day public comment period before any implementation, and individual agencies must agree to enforce it.
- This is part of broader efforts by President Trump’s administration to control government information and restrict media access.
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