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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 29, 2026 at 3:23 PM ET · Updated July 29, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET

Energy Department issues emergency order to secure grid in 17 states

2 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

The Energy Department issued an emergency order to secure the power grid across 17 states.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 4 hr ago, when State Dept reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from ZeroHedge. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

ZeroHedge 3 hr ago
Energy Department Issues Emergency Order To Secure Power Grid In 17 US States
State Dept 4 hr ago
dvprogram - U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Coverage timeline

Jul 29, 3:23 PM ET
4 hr ago
State Dept
dvprogram - U.S. Department of State (.gov)
Jul 29, 4:35 PM ET
3 hr ago
ZeroHedge
Energy Department Issues Emergency Order To Secure Power Grid In 17 US States
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