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Matt Bracken

Matt Bracken is the managing editor of FedScoop and CyberScoop, overseeing coverage of federal government technology policy and cybersecurity.

Before joining Scoop News Group in 2023, Matt was a senior editor at Morning Consult, leading data-driven coverage of tech, finance, health and energy. He previously worked in various editorial roles at The Baltimore Sun and the Arizona Daily Star.

You can reach him at matt.bracken@scoopnewsgroup.com.

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The entrance of the National Science Foundation seen on July 8, 2025 in Alexandria, Va. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Policy

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Congress ramps up push to arm consumer product regulators with AI tools

Policy

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Policy

Federal agents patrol the halls of immigration court at the Jacob K. Javitz Federal Building on July 8, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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Tech

The Securities and Exchange Commission headquarters is seen on April 25, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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Tech