A coalition led by the Society of Professional Journalists is urging the Trump administration to abandon a proposal that would allow federal agencies to require employees to sign nondisclosure agreements, warning that the measure could discourage whistleblowers, limit communication with journalists, and reduce public access to information about the workings of government.

The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies is warning that the White House’s national AI framework moves aggressively to boost industry growth but leaves unanswered who will benefit from the wealth and opportunity the technology is expected to generate.

The report, based on responses from more than 20,000 adults surveyed in 2025, shows that just 25% of Americans believe the public’s role in the democratic process is working well, while 37% say it is working poorly.