EventPolicyOctober 20, 2026

DHS orders civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek from federal systems

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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin issued the order dated July 24, 2026, published in the Federal Register October 20, barring new purchases and covering third-party products built on DeepSeek. DHS warns use may transfer sensitive data to the PRC and yield intelligence on U.S. persons; agencies can request written exceptions.

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