The White House proposes non-disclosure agreements for all federal employees

On Tuesday, the Trump administration proposed a new rule requiring all federal employees to sign standardized non-disclosure agreements.

This initiative aims to curb leaks to journalists by creating a formal legal mechanism to punish government workers who share "privileged" information. While national security agencies already use such agreements, this rule would expand the requirement to the broader civil service workforce. The draft uses an expansive definition of information that cannot be shared, potentially restricting speech beyond what is normally considered secret or classified.

The proposal will now enter a public comment period where it is expected to face significant legal opposition from free speech advocates.