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U.S. Secret Service - Houston Field Office Card Skimming Outreach Operation Nets 14 Illegal Skimming Devices, Saves $14.5 Million
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secret Service issued the following news release on May 15, 2026:
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U.S. Secret Service - Houston Field Office card skimming outreach operation nets 14 illegal skimming devices, saves $14.5 Million
HOUSTON - The U.S. Secret Service, working with local law enforcement partners, prevented an estimated $14.5 million in losses to Houston-area consumers this week as part of a two-day outreach operation targeting illegal payment card skimming and Electronic Benefit Transfer fraud.
Law enforcement personnel visited 372 area businesses
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WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secret Service issued the following news release on May 15, 2026:
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U.S. Secret Service - Houston Field Office card skimming outreach operation nets 14 illegal skimming devices, saves $14.5 Million
HOUSTON - The U.S. Secret Service, working with local law enforcement partners, prevented an estimated $14.5 million in losses to Houston-area consumers this week as part of a two-day outreach operation targeting illegal payment card skimming and Electronic Benefit Transfer fraud.
Law enforcement personnel visited 372 area businessesin Harris County during the operation conducted May 13-14. A total of 3,175 point-of-sale terminals, gas pumps and ATMs were inspected during the operation.
Teams also distributed educational materials about credit card skimming to help businesses identify illegal skimming devices in their point-of-sale terminals, gas pumps and ATMs.
"Card skimming threatens the financial security of individuals and families across our community. I am proud of our team's dedication to identifying and removing these devices before they can cause harm, and for their education efforts. While we are always striving to protect the public, this operation was conducted ahead of the World Cup to ensure that international visitors are not preyed upon while visiting the United States. Our ongoing collaboration with law enforcement partners is crucial in preventing this type of fraud and protecting those who rely on these financial resources," said Acting Special Agent in Charge Thomas Rizza of the U.S. Secret Service - Houston Field Office.
Personnel from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Houston Police Department, Santa Fe Police Department, Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC), and Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation assisted in the operation.
"We know how devastating card skimming can be for innocent residents and families, and that's why we take these cases so seriously. It's a team effort--our agents, analysts, law enforcement partners, and other agencies all play a part. Together, we're not just tracking down criminals and illegal devices, we're making sure victims and businesses get the support they need and that these crimes don't go unchecked," Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Peck of the Secret Service Criminal Investigative Division said.
"HSI Houston is committed to protecting the financial security of our community, especially as we prepare for the upcoming FIFA World Cup games," Erin Burke, Acting Special Agent in Charge HSI Houston, said. "Through close collaboration with our law enforcement partners, we are disrupting criminal schemes and ensuring Houston remains a safe place for residents and visitors alike. This operation demonstrates our dedication to safeguarding consumers and reinforcing public trust during major international events."
"The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center exists to protect Texans from the financial predators who target their everyday transactions. Skimmer suspects intentionally target point-of-sale terminals in areas with high volumes of EBT transactions victimizing vulnerable families who depend on those benefits to eat. Make no mistake, EBT fraud is predatory. These suspects deliberately steal food benefits from the families who need them most, exploiting hardship for profit. That is unconscionable. This operation is a direct expression of FCIC's daily mission to stop them. By working alongside our law enforcement partners, we didn't just remove illegal devices, we closed the door on millions of dollars in potential losses and defended the people who could least afford to lose a single dollar. That is intelligence-driven prevention at work," Jeff Roberts, Captain of the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, said.
"This type of operation is impactful not just for the immediate crime prevention accomplished, but for the public awareness and education it provides. We are grateful for the opportunity to participate in this federal task force, leveraging our combined resources to more effectively combat financial crimes," Sergeant Jessica Hyde of the Houston Police Department Property & Financial Crimes USSS Cyber Fraud Task Force said.
This effort follows a series of similar operations conducted by U.S. Secret Service Special Agents and Investigative Analysts and law enforcement partners nationwide.
Criminals often steal payment card numbers by installing illegal skimming devices on ATMs, gas pumps and merchant point-of-sale terminals. Scammers use skimming technology to capture card information from credit cards and encode that data onto another card with a magnetic strip.
It is estimated that skimming costs financial institutions and consumers more than $1 billion each year.
There are several precautions consumers can take to protect themselves:
* Inspect ATMs, point-of-sale terminals and other card readers. Look for anything loose, crooked, damaged, or scratched. Do not use a card reader if anything appears unusual.
* Whenever possible, use tap-to-pay technology or use debit and credit cards with chip technology.
* If using a debit card at a gas station, run it as a credit card to avoid entering a PIN number. If that is not an option, consumers should use their hand to hide their PIN to block scammers who may be using tiny pinhole cameras above the keypad area to record entries. Use ATMs in a well-lit, indoor location, which are less vulnerable targets.
* Be alert for skimming devices in tourist areas, which are popular targets.
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Original text here: https://www.secretservice.gov/newsroom/releases/2026/05/us-secret-service-houston-field-office-card-skimming-outreach-operation
Straus Family Creamery Voluntarily Recalls Select Flavors of Organic Ice Cream Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Straus Family Creamery Voluntarily Recalls Select Flavors of Organic Ice Cream Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material
Summary
Company Announcement Date: May 14, 2026
FDA Publish Date: May 15, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Presence of metal fragments
Company Name: Straus Family Creamery
Brand Name: Straus Family Creamery
Product Description: Various Ice Cream Products, pint and quart sizes
Company Announcement
Petaluma,
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WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Straus Family Creamery Voluntarily Recalls Select Flavors of Organic Ice Cream Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material
Summary
Company Announcement Date: May 14, 2026
FDA Publish Date: May 15, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Presence of metal fragments
Company Name: Straus Family Creamery
Brand Name: Straus Family Creamery
Product Description: Various Ice Cream Products, pint and quart sizes
Company Announcement
Petaluma,CA; -- Straus Family Creamery is voluntarily recalling a small number of production runs of select flavors and sizes of its Organic Ice Cream due to the potential presence of metal foreign material. Only the production runs (noted by the "best by" date on package) specified later in this release are impacted. These lots were distributed to retailers in seventeen states (AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, NJ, OR, PA, SC, TX, WA, WI) and on shelves beginning May 4.
The FDA has been informed of this voluntary recall, and Straus Family Creamery is working with retailers to remove the potentially affected products from shelves.
No injuries have been reported.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged to discard the product. Consumers should not eat the recalled product, nor should they return it to the store. Consumers with questions or seeking support can contact Straus Family Creamery at support@strausmilk.com or 1-707-776-2887, Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. PT.
Those wishing to receive a voucher to redeem for a replacement product at their local retailer should visit https://www.strausfamilycreamery.com/recall/External Link Disclaimer
Food safety and product quality remain top priorities for Straus Family Creamery. The company is taking this action out of an abundance of caution and has implemented appropriate corrective actions.
Recalled Product Information
* Format: The Ice Cream comes in a paper cup with a seal and lid, in quart and pint sizes.
* Product Name: Straus Family Creamery Organic Super Premium Ice Cream
* Distribution Areas: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, NJ, OR, PA, SC, TX, WA, WI
* Not all Straus ice cream is impacted - the voluntary recall includes only these BEST BY dates of these specific flavors/sizes.
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About Straus Family Creamery
Based in Northern California, Straus Family Creamery has produced certified organic dairy products since 1994. The company crafts organic milk, cream, yogurt, butter, and ice cream using milk supplied by family farms in Marin and Sonoma Counties. Straus Family Creamery is committed to supporting organic family farming and environmental sustainability. Learn more at www.StrausFamilyCreamery.comExternal Link Disclaimer.
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Original text here: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/straus-family-creamery-voluntarily-recalls-select-flavors-organic-ice-cream-due-potential-presence
OCC Issues Two Final Rules on Preemption of State Interest-On-Escrow Laws
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on May 15, 2026:
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OCC Issues Two Final Rules on Preemption of State Interest-on-Escrow Laws
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today issued two final rules on national banks' and federal savings associations' real estate lending powers related to the payment of interest on funds held in escrow accounts.
The OCC's actions emphasize federal preemption as a critical tool for reducing unnecessary burden, enabling local and national prosperity,
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WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on May 15, 2026:
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OCC Issues Two Final Rules on Preemption of State Interest-on-Escrow Laws
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today issued two final rules on national banks' and federal savings associations' real estate lending powers related to the payment of interest on funds held in escrow accounts.
The OCC's actions emphasize federal preemption as a critical tool for reducing unnecessary burden, enabling local and national prosperity,and unleashing economic growth.
The OCC is codifying longstanding powers of national banks and federal savings associations to establish or maintain real estate lending escrow accounts and to exercise flexibility in making business judgments as to the terms and conditions of such accounts, including whether and to what extent to offer any compensation paid to customers or to assess any related fees. Codifying these longstanding powers provides clarity and reduces uncertainty with regards to bank escrow practices and may thereby incentivize increased bank real estate lending. This final rule is being adopted without changes to the proposed regulatory text.
Second, the OCC is issuing a preemption determination concluding that federal law preempts state laws that restrict national banks' and federal savings associations' flexibility to decide whether and to what extent to (1) pay interest or other compensation on funds placed in real estate escrow accounts; or (2) assess fees in connection with such accounts. Specifically, the preemption determination concludes that federal law preempts a New York interest-on-escrow law; 13 other states and territories have laws with substantively equivalent terms; and these substantively equivalent laws are also preempted. The final preemption determination added the interest-on-escrow laws of two U.S. territories--Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands--but contains no other material changes.
The OCC also commends the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit for its recent decision concluding that federal law preempts New York's interest-on-escrow law. This Second Circuit decision cited to the proposed version of the rules the OCC is finalizing today and, together, they provide important clarity on federal preemption. This clarity will help ensure that national banks and federal savings associations continue to play an essential role in the nation's economy.
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Original text here: https://occ.gov/news-issuances/news-releases/2026/nr-occ-2026-37.html
NIH-Supported Project Expands Access to Care for Children With Amblyopia
WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release:
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NIH-supported project expands access to care for children with amblyopia
A group of pediatric eye disease researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched an open-access tool designed to help manage pediatric cases of amblyopia, a condition in which the brain fails to properly develop normal vision in one or both eyes early in life. It is the leading cause of preventable single-eye (monocular) vision loss, affecting
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WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release:
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NIH-supported project expands access to care for children with amblyopia
A group of pediatric eye disease researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched an open-access tool designed to help manage pediatric cases of amblyopia, a condition in which the brain fails to properly develop normal vision in one or both eyes early in life. It is the leading cause of preventable single-eye (monocular) vision loss, affectingthree of every 100 children in the nation. The tool is aimed at expanding access to evidence-based amblyopia clinical-decision-making expertise amidst a shortage of pediatric eye care specialists in the United States.
"This online tool quickly distills the relevant literature into individualized treatment advice for busy clinicians anywhere with internet access. Those without internet access can utilize the article figures as clinical reference sheets," said article lead author, Allison Summers, O.D., associate professor, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland.
During early childhood, our developing brains learn how to take images from each eye and fuse them into a single image to produce vision. Amblyopia can develop when the eyes are misaligned (a condition called strabismus), when there is a significant difference in glasses prescription strength between the two eyes, when both eyes haven't received a needed high glasses prescription strength, or when vision is blocked (e.g., by a cataract or drooping eyelid).
If missed or left untreated, the poor vision can become permanent, with no amount of correction from glasses or contact lenses able to correct it in adulthood. Long-term, having abnormal vision in one eye can negatively affect school performance, employment status, and quality of life, and increase the burden of vision loss from other eye diseases or injuries.
Amblyopia typically responds well to treatment, with vision often reaching near-normal levels. Early detection leads to the best outcomes, yet treatment can be beneficial for children of any age and multiple options exist. Recent workforce studies show substantial variation in the geographic distribution of pediatric optometrists and pediatric ophthalmologists throughout the U.S., with a clustering of the specialists in some states, and none in others.
"We hope that this tool can be leveraged to minimize gaps in access to pediatric ophthalmic care," said Stacy L. Pineles, M.D., of the Jules Stein Institute at the University of California and co-chair of the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG).
Known as the Amblyopia Navigator Decision-Support Instrument (ANDI), the tool is designed to guide any eye doctor through the diagnosis of amblyopia. Once amblyopia is diagnosed, ANDI helps to guide the eye care clinician without specialty training in pediatric eye care through management options. The tool helps the eye doctor determine the best glasses prescription for the patient based on a few clinical findings. The tool also helps the doctor determine how long to monitor whether glasses alone are improving vision, which can work for up to a third of children without any further treatment.
If glasses are not enough, ANDI walks the eye doctor through next steps: patching the stronger eye for a couple of hours a day, using atropine eye drops to temporarily blur the stronger eye, or considering newer digital treatments delivered through specially designed games or videos. If a child stops making progress, the tool advises whether to increase the intensity of treatment, switch approaches, reassess the glasses prescription, or refer to a specialist. It provides steps for follow-up visits and what signs of recurrence to watch for after treatment ends. The tool can be used at an initial visit, or any follow-up visit in their amblyopia care journey.
ANDI was developed by PEDIG, an NIH-funded research network with over 400 investigators, and it draws on evidence from 147 published studies. To access ANDI, go to https://public.jaeb.org/pedig.
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About the National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH, the nation's medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit www.nih.gov.
NIH...Turning Discovery Into Health(R)
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Reference
Summers AI, Hatch WS, Hatt SR, Wiecek EK, Hribar MR, Robinson JL, Chen AM, Kulp MT, Chen DML, Repka MX, Wang J, Roberts TL, Wallace DK, Vricella M, Chang S, Stutz KM, Beaulieu WT, Kraker RT, Cotter SA, Holmes JM, Weise KK, Pineles SL (for PEDIG). Web-Based Amblyopia Decision Support Tool. Published May 7, 2026 in JAMA Ophthalmol. doi: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2026.1095.
Walsh HL, Parrish A, Hucko L, Sridhar J, Cavuoto KM. Access to Pediatric Ophthalmological Care by Geographic Distribution and US Population Demographic Characteristics in 2022. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2023;141(3):242-249. doi: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2022.6010.
Siegler NE, Walsh HL, Cavuoto KM. Access to Pediatric Eye Care by Practitioner Type, Geographic Distribution, and US Population Demographics. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2024;142(5):454-461. doi: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.0612.
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Original text here: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-supported-project-expands-access-care-children-amblyopia
FCC Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau Issues Public Notice: Conditional Approval & Exemption of Certain Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, Routers From FCC Covered List
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 18-89; ET Docket No. 21-232; EA Docket No. 21-233):
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The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB or Bureau) maintains a list of equipment and services (Covered List) that have been determined to "pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons."/1 Pursuant to section 2 of the Secure and Trusted Communications
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WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 18-89; ET Docket No. 21-232; EA Docket No. 21-233):
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The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB or Bureau) maintains a list of equipment and services (Covered List) that have been determined to "pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons."/1 Pursuant to section 2 of the Secure and Trusted CommunicationsNetworks Act of 2019 (Secure Networks Act)/2 and sections 1.50002(a) and 1.50003 of the Commission's rules,/3 PSHSB announces that the Department of War (DoW) has granted Conditional Approvals for certain uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and routers. Therefore, such devices are exempt from the Covered List.
Recent Additions to the Covered List:
UAS and UAS Critical Components. On December 22, 2025, PSHSB issued a Public Notice adding all UAS and UAS critical components produced in a foreign country to the Covered List./4 This action was based on a National Security Determination from an Executive Branch interagency body, including several appropriate national security agencies, determining (among other things) that UAS and UAS critical components produced in a foreign country pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States and to the safety and security of U.S. persons. In that Public Notice, we stated, "[i]f we receive a further specific determination from the Department of War or the Department of Homeland Security that a given UAS, class of UAS, or UAS critical component does not pose unacceptable risks, we will further update the Covered List."/5
In January 2026, we updated the Covered List to reflect DoW's determinations that, until January 1, 2027, UAS and UAS critical components included on DoW's Blue UAS Cleared List and UAS and UAS critical components that qualify as "domestic end products" under the Buy American Standard do not pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States and to the safety and security of U.S. persons./6 In March 2026, we updated the Covered List to reflect the first Conditional Approvals that the FCC received from the DoW, exempting specific UAS and UAS critical components "which have been granted a Conditional Approval by DoW or DHS" from the Covered List./7
Routers. On March 23, 2026, the Commission added to the Covered List "routers produced in a foreign country, except routers which have been granted a Conditional Approval by DoW or DHS."/8 This addition was based on a National Security Determination from an Executive Branch interagency body, including several appropriate national security agencies, determining (among other things) that routers produced in a foreign country pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States and to the safety and security of U.S. persons./9
Conditional Approvals:
The Executive Branch interagency body established a process by which entities producing UAS and UAS critical components and routers in foreign countries can request DoW or the Department of Homeland Security to evaluate whether such devices do not pose unacceptable risks to national security and receive Conditional Approvals that would exempt such devices from the Covered List. The Commission has updated the Covered List to reflect the Conditional Approvals that we have received from the DoW exempting certain UAS and UAS critical components and routers from the Covered List./10
DoW has reviewed submissions and granted Conditional Approvals for the following devices:
* Elevon Aerial, LLC, doing business as Elevon Aerial AG, Z30, Z50, and Z80 Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (terminating December 31, 2026)
* Nokia Corporation's wireless-fidelity 8 router (terminating October 31, 2027)
The Covered List:
We find that each of the Conditional Approvals constitutes "a specific determination" by DoW that such devices do not pose risks to U.S. national security./11 Therefore, we conclude that PSHSB is required to update the Covered List to exclude the equipment identified in these Conditional Approvals.
PSHSB takes this action under its authority and obligation to publish and maintain the Covered List. Sections 1.50002(a) and 1.50003 of the Commission's rules require PSHSB to publish the Covered List on the Commission's website, to maintain and update the Covered List, and to monitor the status of determinations./12
The Covered List and the list of devices that have received Conditional Approvals are attached as Appendices A and B to this Public Notice and can also be found on the Bureau's website at https://www.fcc.gov/supplychain/coveredlist./13
We note the continued availability of FCC staff guidance pursuant to sections 0.191 and 0.31(i) of the Commission's rules. Commission staff will provide guidance to TCBs, test labs, and equipment authorization applicants on the impact of these updates.
For further information, please contact .
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Footnotes:
1/ Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019, Pub. L. No. 116-124, 133 Stat. 158 (2020) (codified as amended at 47 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 1601-1609) (Secure Networks Act); 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.50002, 1.50003. For the current version of the Covered List, see Federal Communications Commission, List of Equipment and Services Covered By Section 2 of The Secure Networks Act, https://www.fcc.gov/supplychain/coveredlist (last updated Apr. 14, 2026).
2/ 47 U.S.C. Sec. 1601.
3/ 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.50002(a), 1.50003; see also Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through FCC Programs, WC Docket No. 18-89, Second Report and Order, 35 FCC Rcd 14284 (2020) (Supply Chain Second Report and Order).
4/ Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Addition of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and UAS Critical Components Produced Abroad, and Equipment and Services Listed in Section 1709 of the FY2025 NDAA, to FCC Covered List, WC Docket 18-89, Public Notice, DA 25-1086 (Dec 22, 2025) (UAS Public Notice).
5/ UAS Public Notice at 3.
6/ Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Exemption of Certain Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and UAS Critical Components from FCC Covered List, WC Docket No. 18-89, Public Notice, DA 26-22 (Jan. 7, 2026) (Second UAS Public Notice).
7/ Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Conditional Approval of Certain Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and UAS Critical Components and Exemption from FCC Covered List, WC Docket No. 18-89, Public Notice, DA 26-253 (Mar. 18, 2026) (Third UAS Public Notice).
8/ FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Addition of Routers Produced in Foreign Countries to FCC Covered List, WC Docket No. 18-89, Public Notice, DA 26-278 (Mar. 23, 2026) (Routers Public Notice).
9/ Routers Public Notice at 2.
10/ See, e.g., FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Conditional Approval of Certain Routers and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Exemption from FCC Covered List, WC Docket No. 18-89, Public Notice, DA-26-351 (April 14, 2026). The list of devices that have received Conditional Approvals can be found on the Bureau's website at https://www.fcc.gov/supplychain/coveredlist.
11/ See Routers Public Notice, Appx. C; Second UAS Public Notice, Appx. B.
12/ 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.50002(a), 1.50003. See Supply Chain Second Report and Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 14319, 14325, paras. 72, 77, 92.
13/ The FCC website also contains a list of certain affiliates and subsidiaries of entities identified on the Covered List. The list of affiliates and subsidiaries does not constitute a comprehensive list of all entities that the Commission may find, upon further examination, to qualify as relevant subsidiaries or affiliates of entities on the Covered List. Those entities, whether or not they currently provide covered communications equipment or services, are subject to the Commission's prohibitions, such as the prohibition against obtaining authorizations for covered equipment. See Reminder: Communications Equipment And Services On The Covered List Pose An Unacceptable Risk To National Security, National Security Advisory No. 2025-01, DA 25-927, n.3 (PSHSB Oct. 14, 2025).
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-489A1.pdf
FBI Albuquerque Announces the Successful Results of an Undercover Online Chat Investigation Targeting Child Predators
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The FBI issued the following news release:
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FBI Albuquerque Announces the Successful Results of an Undercover Online Chat Investigation Targeting Child Predators
FBI Albuquerque is announcing the successful results of an undercover online chat investigation targeting child predators. The operation led to the arrest of 15 individuals, all charged with crimes including child solicitation via electronic devices. Each defendant had sought to engage in sexual activity with a minor.
FBI Albuquerque Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force led this operation with
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WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The FBI issued the following news release:
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FBI Albuquerque Announces the Successful Results of an Undercover Online Chat Investigation Targeting Child Predators
FBI Albuquerque is announcing the successful results of an undercover online chat investigation targeting child predators. The operation led to the arrest of 15 individuals, all charged with crimes including child solicitation via electronic devices. Each defendant had sought to engage in sexual activity with a minor.
FBI Albuquerque Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force led this operation withassistance from: New Mexico Department of Justice, Albuquerque Police Department, Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, Santa Fe Police Department, 2nd Judicial District Attorney's Office, and the U.S. Attorney's Office-New Mexico.
The FBI is committed to combating child sexual exploitation. This operation is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice.
Led by U.S. Attorneys' Offices and CEOS, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, visit justice.gov/psc.
The FBI urges the public to remain vigilant and report suspected exploitation of a child through the FBI's tipline at 1-800-CALL-FBI, tips.fbi.gov, or by calling your local FBI field office. You can also contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST or use the electronic Cyber Tip Line. The Cyber Tip Line is operated by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in partnership with the FBI and other law enforcement agencies.
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Original text here: https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases
Army, Interagency, Industry and Local Leaders Unite at Inaugural DCI Summit
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release:
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Army, interagency, industry and local leaders unite at inaugural DCI Summit
The U.S. Army announced the secretary of the Army's inaugural Defense Critical Infrastructure Summit, uniting federal, state, local and private-sector leaders to forge a unified "whole-of-nation" approach to defending the infrastructure that powers Army readiness. The XVIII Airborne Corps hosted the summit at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
The summit brought together more than two dozen senior leaders from across the federal interagency -- including
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WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release:
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Army, interagency, industry and local leaders unite at inaugural DCI Summit
The U.S. Army announced the secretary of the Army's inaugural Defense Critical Infrastructure Summit, uniting federal, state, local and private-sector leaders to forge a unified "whole-of-nation" approach to defending the infrastructure that powers Army readiness. The XVIII Airborne Corps hosted the summit at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
The summit brought together more than two dozen senior leaders from across the federal interagency -- includingthe FCC, CISA, the Energy Department, the Justice Department, the Transportation Department and the FAA -- together with industry executives from Duke Energy, Brightspeed, Sandhills Utility Services and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, as well as North Carolina state and local officials and senior Army leaders.
Adversaries have pre-positioned in U.S. critical infrastructure with the intent to disrupt America's ability to mobilize and project force leveraging cyber means, which are in addition to physical and UAS threats faced. Because the Army depends on privately owned utilities serving its installations, the summit emphasized that critical infrastructure protection is a shared responsibility requiring sustained collaboration.
"We went after the physical threats from drones, cyber impacts, force projection dependencies, and information sharing lag, and we worked with these partners to start conversations that we think will have a deep impact on our nation's security. All of this is because of President [Donald] Trump and Secretary of War [Pete] Hegseth's air cover and mandate for the United States Army to innovate and change as quickly as humanly possible, to continue to protect our Soldiers, their families and the civilians and communities where they operate," said Dan Driscoll, secretary of the Army.
"The threat to defense critical infrastructure is real, persistent, and growing. The Army has approximately 288 camps, posts, and stations, and the overwhelming majority of them rely on privately owned utilities -- power, water, natural gas and so on. Disruption of these services can interfere with our ability to move forces and equipment in a time of need. This is a no-fail mission and a national security imperative," said Brandon Pugh, principal cyber advisor to the secretary of the Army.
"We cannot just assume the utilities like gas, water and electric will always be there. A big part of this summit was asking the hard questions to make Fort Bragg more resilient across the board. How do we better secure our infrastructure and build redundancy in case something happens? Whether it is our power grid, water supply or wastewater removal, we must have the right partnerships in place to collaborate and defend our critical infrastructure." said Lt. Gen. Gregory Anderson, commanding general of the XVIII Airborne Corps.
"This is where this country projects our strength. In a matter of hours, or sometimes less, [we] need to get people loaded up and going anywhere in the world, and so we have to make sure that connectivity continues, the critical infrastructure that feeds into this facility continues," said Brendan Carr, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.
"What we saw today was really resilience in action -- leaders from across our nation's military, from our government at all levels, and from private-sector partners coming together to solve common challenges before they become crises. Resilience can't be achieved by any one organization acting alone. It requires a sustained partnership from across government and industry working together," said Nick Andersen, acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
"Energy security is national security. Through our new partnership with the Department of War -- Project Armor -- we are rapidly assessing and hardening the critical energy infrastructure essential to both economic strength and national defense. Events like this summit are critical to ensuring we deliver the most affordable, reliable and secure energy system for the American people and our warfighters," said Alex Fitzsimmons, acting under secretary of energy at the Department of Energy.
"At Duke Energy, we understand that energy resilience is essential to mission readiness. We are proud to partner with the U.S. Army to help ensure Fort Bragg has the reliable, resilient power it needs to support national defense. Preparing for and responding to high-stakes events like the issues we discussed today takes trust, coordination, and a shared commitment to getting it right," said Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe, executive vice president and chief executive officer of Duke Energy Carolinas and Natural Gas Business at Duke Energy Corporation.
The lessons learned and relationships built from the summit will be leveraged in two ways: assisting XVIII Airborne Corps to move forward on any identified challenges and continuing partnerships with interagency and industry to scale the DCI initiative across the Army.
The summit will generate the foundation for a DCI playbook to guide ongoing collaboration, identify and remove regulatory and contractual barriers, and build lasting partnerships across the interagency, industry, and state and local governments.
A replay of the Defense Critical Infrastructure Summit media announcement is available on DVIDS. Public remarks begin at the 35:00 mark.
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Original text here: https://www.army.mil/article/292516/army_interagency_industry_and_local_leaders_unite_at_inaugural_dci_summit
