The Trump administration has introduced a proposal mandating that all federal employees sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to prevent leaks of confidential government information. This draft notice, released on Tuesday, aims to protect a broad spectrum of information, defined to include any non-public, confidential, or proprietary data, as well as sensitive materials not currently available to the public. Agencies would have the discretion to enforce these NDAs, which the administration argues will create consistency and better inform employees about their responsibilities regarding confidential information. Additionally, former government employees would require written permission to discuss any information classified as confidential, facing civil and criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosures. This initiative escalates Trump's ongoing battle with media organizations, which he has accused of undermining his administration through critical reporting. The proposal also acknowledges existing whistleblower protections, stating it does not apply to those reporting misconduct. A public comment period will be initiated before the proposal is formally enacted.