US Policy
FCC bans new foreign-made routers as security risk
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The Federal Communications Commission announced on March 23, 2026, that new consumer-grade routers manufactured outside the US pose an unacceptable national security risk and will be added to its Covered List. The ban applies to sales of new models but spares existing and previously authorized routers. Manufacturers may seek exemptions by planning to shift production to the US.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that most applicants for permanent residency must return to their home countries to apply, ending a decades-old practice of adjustment of status inside the United States.
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The US government is maintaining its full ban on DJI drones while offering a limited software exception. Public comments are now invited on the policy. DJI is pursuing an appeal against the restrictions.
Senator Elizabeth Warren has criticized a recent U.S. policy change allowing cryptocurrencies in 401(k) plans. She argues that this move could lead to significant losses for American retirees. Warren's stance highlights ongoing debates over crypto's role in financial security.
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The United States will suspend immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries starting January 21, but the Philippines is not affected. Philippine Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez confirmed that Filipinos are not included in this measure. The policy seeks to reassess screening procedures under the public charge provision of immigration law.
The US Federal Communications Commission has voted to close loopholes allowing sales of technology deemed a national security risk, targeting Chinese firms like DJI. With a December 23 deadline approaching, DJI warns that without a security audit, its drones could face an automatic sales ban in the US. Existing owners would remain unaffected by the restrictions on new purchases.
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The US government announced on December 12, 2025, the immediate termination of the Family Reunification Parole program, which allowed certain relatives of US citizens temporary entry into the country. This measure affects citizens from Cuba and other regional countries, requiring them to wait outside the US for their visas. The decision aims to restrict parole to individual exceptional cases.
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