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Lindsey Wilkinson

Lindsey Wilkinson is a reporter for FedScoop in Washington, D.C., covering government IT with a focus on DHS, DOT, DOE and several other agencies. Before joining Scoop News Group, Lindsey closely covered the rise of generative AI in enterprises, exploring the evolution of AI governance and risk mitigation efforts. She has had bylines at CIO Dive, Homeland Security Today, The Crimson White and Alice magazine.

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The US Department of Transportation building is seen in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2019. (Photo by Alastair Pike / AFP)

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U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division officers patrol near the White House on March 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Subpar Secret Service drone defense flagged in Trump assassination attempt report

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WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 28: The headquarters for the US Department of Energy (DOE) at Federal Office Building 5, now known as the James V. Forrestal Building on May 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images)

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A sign marks the location of the Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters building on May 28, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images)

FEMA begins decommissioning defunct data system

Tech

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin testifies before the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on June 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. Mullin answered subcommittee members’ questions about his department’s FY2027 budget. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

DHS looks to put funds toward FBI’s counter-drone training center

Tech

Secret Service agents stand guard during a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Secret Service put protectees, employees at risk with mobile device security blunders

Tech

Capt. Jason Ambrosi, left, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, talks with Chris Sununu, president and CEO of Airlines for America, before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation hearing titled “Close Calls: Improving Safety Across the National Airspace System,” in Russell building on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

FAA brings on AI, software partner for ATC modernization as industry champions tech upgrades

Tech

US President Donald Trump (C) speaks before signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 22, 2026. President Trump signed two orders on quantum computing with Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Genesis Mission Lead Darío Gil among those in attendance. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images)

Energy Department launches Quantum Genesis initiative following Trump orders

Quantum

Cameron Hamilton, nominee to be Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, speaks during a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs hearing on Capitol Hill on June 17, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Committee is holding a hearing for multiple nominees. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Trump’s pick to lead FEMA plans IT overhaul

Tech