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The FCC has added foreign-made consumer internet routers to its Covered List following an interagency determination that such devices pose unacceptable national security risks. The action cites supply chain vulnerabilities and links to recent cyberattacks—including the Volt, Flax, and Salt Typhoon incidents—that targeted critical U.S. infrastructure.

NIST has released two new quick start guides supporting adoption of its Cybersecurity Framework 2.0. The final SP 1308 addresses enterprise risk management and workforce management, while draft SP 1347 covers informative references and NIST tools. Public comments on SP 1347 are open through May 6th.

The FCC has cleared its first four drone systems from the Covered List after the Department of War determined they pose no national security risk. The move opens a conditional approval pathway for UAS manufacturers seeking U.S. import and sale authorization.

The FDA has finalized guidance on premarket submission requirements for weight loss medical devices, covering non-clinical testing, clinical study design, and benefit-risk analysis. Developers of intragastric implants, aspiration therapy systems, and neuromodulators will want to review the agency's recommendations closely.

The FCC has adopted new rules to accelerate high‑speed network deployment, eliminating certain filing requirements and streamlining technology transition processes. The changes also grant blanket authority to grandfather legacy services, freeing resources to expand modern broadband infrastructure and transition communities away from outdated copper networks.

NASA has confirmed the disintegration of Van Allen Probe A during its reentry over the Pacific after nearly 14 years in orbit. Launched in 2012 to study Earth’s radiation belts, the probes far exceeded their expected mission life before being shut down in 2019.

The FCC has reversed a January ruling that would have held telecom carriers legally accountable for cybersecurity protocols, sparking internal dissent. Commissioner Anna Gomez warned the reversal "leaves the country less secure" amid rising threats, while the Commission cited other recent security initiatives.

The EU Commission is seeking public input on modernizing its product safety framework through two key initiatives: simplifying market access rules, CE marking, and conformity assessments while reducing administrative burdens, and strengthening market surveillance to help authorities better enforce compliance and prevent unsafe products from reaching consumers.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has continued its regulatory action regarding testing laboratories with foreign government ties.

The FCC is moving to withdraw recognition from seven test laboratories in a sweeping enforcement action. This unprecedented step, stemming from new rules adopted in May 2025, marks a significant shift in how the Commission oversees its certification and compliance testing infrastructure.