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Tired of leaks, the Trump administration wants federal workers to sign NDAs

The Trump administration has proposed creating a new government-wide nondisclosure agreement for new and existing federal employees.

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What happened The Trump administration has proposed creating a new government-wide nondisclosure agreement for new and existing federal employees.
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftTrump plots to muzzle federal workers’ First Amendment rights

Daily Kos · Left · News report

CenterTired of leaks, the Trump administration wants federal workers to sign NDAs

NPR Education · Center · News report

Right / center-rightTrump Administration Proposes Federal Employee NDAs in New Push to Seal the State

The New American · Right · News report

SEE THE HEADLINES

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NPR EducationNews report · May 26, 8:29 PM

Tired of leaks, the Trump administration wants federal workers to sign NDAs

The Trump administration has proposed creating a new government-wide nondisclosure agreement for new and existing federal employees.

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The New AmericanNews report · May 27, 4:57 PM

Trump Administration Proposes Federal Employee NDAs in New Push to Seal the State

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The federal government has become increasingly comfortable watching the public. It is far less comfortable being watched itself....

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Daily KosNews report · May 27, 4:30 PM

Trump plots to muzzle federal workers’ First Amendment rights

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The Trump administration has proposed a federal rule that would effectively require federal employees to sign nondisclosure agreements that would limit their First Amendment right to free s...

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BizPac ReviewNews report · May 27, 4:04 PM

Trump admin cracks down on leaks with sweeping NDA plan for federal workers

President Donald Trump’s administration appears ready to propose government-wide use of NDAs following leaks. Leaks to the media are the bane of every administration, especially Trump, who...

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100 Percent Fed UpNews report · May 27, 3:37 PM

Trump Administration Moves To Lock Down Federal Leaks With New Government-Wide NDA

The Office of Personnel Management has opened public comment on a standardized nondisclosure agreement for federal employees and contractors with access to sensitive government information,...

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May 26, 8:29 PM: NPR Education joined the source map.

May 27, 3:37 PM: 100 Percent Fed Up joined the source map.

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May 27, 4:30 PM: Daily Kos joined the source map.

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