A federal order has been issued declaring a national emergency in response to an "unusual and extraordinary foreign threat" targeting the country’s electrical grid. The declaration signals heightened concerns over potential cyberattacks or sabotage aimed at critical infrastructure, raising alarms about national security vulnerabilities. Authorities are expected to outline measures to mitigate risks and bolster defenses against such threats. The move underscores growing tensions over foreign interference in domestic systems.
Order declares a national emergency over an 'unusual and extraordinary foreign threat' to the grid.