NDA

Trump administration proposes requiring all federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements

The Trump administration has proposed requiring all federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) before speaking to reporters without prior approval, threatening lawsuits against violators and asserting the right to royalties from leaked information. The proposal, released Tuesday by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, expands the definition of confidential information and would also apply to former employees. Critics say the move undermines whistleblower protections, violates the First Amendment, and threatens government transparency.