Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop leaks

The proposal says lawful disclosures remain allowed under existing protections

May 26, 3:10 PM EDT Cross-checked across 4 sources

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OPM is seeking comment on a draft nondisclosure agreement for new and current federal workers, part of the Trump administration leak crackdown.

Frame 1OPM asks agencies to use a draft NDA for new and current federal workers.
Frame 2The form targets non-public information created or obtained during official duties.
Frame 3The notice cites leaked rulemaking talks plus FBI and DHS enforcement disclosures.
Frame 4The proposal says lawful disclosures remain allowed under existing protections.
Frame 5OPM points to a January Venezuela raid leak as a warning example.
Frame 6Still unresolved: comments, agency adoption, enforcement, and whistleblower rights.

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Published: May 26, 3:10 PM EDT
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