Federal Employees
Coverage of Federal Employees in the Nexus archive.
- White House Secretly Swayed Board Meant to Protect Federal Workers From Unfair Firings
The White House is accused of secretly influencing a board tasked with protecting federal workers from unfair firings. The Trump administration asserts the president's authority to direct federal employees, including prosecutors and immigration judges.
- Trump strips civil-service protections from thousands of feds
Trump has removed civil-service protections from thousands of federal employees. This action impacts their job security and benefits.
- Trump administration proposes NDA rule for federal employees
The Trump administration is proposing a rule requiring federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson analyzes the proposal.
- Federal HR office pulls back curtain on sweeping NDA plan aimed at curbing government leaks
The Trump administration is advancing a proposal for federal agencies to use standardized nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) with employees to prevent leaks. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) states the NDAs aim to protect sensitive internal discussions, though critics argue they may limit whistleblower protections. The proposal is undergoing regulatory review, with OPM director Scott Kupor emphasizing the need to prevent media disclosures of internal meetings.
- OPM proposes requiring all feds to sign an NDA
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a new requirement for all federal employees to sign Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). The policy aims to address concerns over sensitive information disclosure, though the full implications remain unclear without further details.
- To stop leaks, the Trump administration wants federal workers to sign NDAs
The Trump administration has proposed a government-wide nondisclosure agreement for federal employees to prevent leaks. The policy would apply to both new and existing workers.
- Trump administration proposes NDAs for all federal employees to curb leaks
The Trump administration plans to require all federal employees, including new and existing ones, to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to prevent press leaks. This proposal aims to curb unauthorized disclosures from government officials.
- White House proposes NDAs for federal workers to crack down on leaks to journalists
The Trump administration proposed requiring federal employees to sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) to prevent leaks to journalists. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released a draft NDA allowing civil and criminal penalties for violations and claiming government entitlement to royalties from unauthorized disclosures.
- Trump moves to punish US government workers who leak information to reporters
US President Donald Trump's administration proposed requiring federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements to prevent leaks to journalists. The Office of Personnel Management released a draft NDA allowing civil and criminal penalties for violating confidentiality.
- Senate votes to freeze members’ pay during future shutdowns
The U.S. Senate approved a resolution to freeze lawmakers' pay during government shutdowns starting after the 2026 midterm elections. The measure, introduced by Sen. John Kennedy, applies only to the Senate and aims to reduce future shutdowns by making senators forfeit pay during such events until funding is finalized.
- Karoline Leavitt to welcome second baby next week
Karoline Leavitt, President Trump’s press secretary, is expected to give birth to her second child next week, according to a White House official. The duration of her absence from the podium is unclear, and federal employees are generally entitled to 12 weeks of paid leave.