US pushes sweeping federal NDAs to curb leaks to journalists

The Trump administration, through the Office of Personnel Management, released a draft nondisclosure agreement that would require federal employees to refrain from sharing confidential information with journalists, with civil and criminal penalties and even royalties for disclosed information. Former employees would need written authorization to speak to the press, though disclosures to Congress or inspectors general would be exempt. Critics say the plan targets federal workers and weakens accountability, while supporters claim it protects sensitive operations; the NDA remains a draft as part of a broader effort to control information flow.