White House proposes NDAs for all US federal workers
Trump administration threatens legal action against employees who leak, aiming to curb information flow to journalists.

Trump administration threatens legal action against employees who leak, aiming to curb information flow to journalists.

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The network is set lean into podcasters bringing on more controversial conservative leaning voices.
Heavy presence of armed forces on streets as Iranians stay home in wake of deadly protests.
Experts say Starlink is helping Iranians get information out about the protests. But Iran is also trying to jam signals.
Government orders a sweeping ban on VPNs for two months in the disputed region, citing ‘threats to national security’.
WBD board says the offer ‘remains inadequate’ as some investors push back.
Board’s decision comes day after Affinity Partners, fund backed by Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner, pulled out of deal.
Experts are worried that Paramount-Skydance might undercut the editorial independence of CNN, among other issues.
Critics say the deal would create less competition in Hollywood and limit choice for consumers.
Privacy concerns lead India to rescind order demanding pre-installed cybersecurity app on all new mobile devices.
Warner Bros Discovery is on the verge of breaking up, crippled by declines in its television business.