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The White House app will reportedly be auto-installed on Homeland Security staff's devices

Engadget · Jun 17, 2026, 11:21 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • The administration sent out a notice to DHS personnel on June 16, Politico said.
  • White House The White House app is reportedly coming to all devices managed by the Department of Homeland Security, whether the user wants to download it or not.
  • it's not quite clear whether that means it will eventually be loaded onto all federal agencies' phones in the future, with Homeland Security being one of the first.

The administration sent out a notice to DHS personnel on June 16, Politico said.

White House The White House app is reportedly coming to all devices managed by the Department of Homeland Security, whether the user wants to download it or not. According to Politico, an email went out to all Homeland Security personnel on June 16, telling them the app will be automatically installed on all government devices.

it's not quite clear whether that means it will eventually be loaded onto all federal agencies' phones in the future, with Homeland Security being one of the first. But the email reportedly described the app as "a convenient way to access official White House communications, including announcements, executive actions, speeches, livestreams, videos and other updates."

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