US declares national emergency over foreign threats to the power grid

United States

First seen: Aug 26, 2026, 10:16 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 27, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

The US declared a national emergency focused on foreign cybersecurity threats to the electricity grid. The action identifies critical infrastructure as facing a significant security risk.

SO WHAT?

A successful grid cyberattack could cause widespread power outages and disrupt essential services.

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