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Trump admin moves to block risky foreign technology from US power grid

  • David DiMolfetta--Nextgov
  • published date: 2026-08-28 16:25:00 UTC

A new executive order targets hardware, software and remote-access services and could require operators to isolate or replace equipment already in use.

President Donald Trump declared a national emergency this week over foreign-made technology in the U.S. power grid, giving the Energy Department broader authority to block equipment, software and ser… [+2996 chars]