Electrical substations vandalized - AZ election challenge rejected - Ukraine peace summit proposal

Source: Government Accountability Office

1. Summary
   Four electrical substations near Tacoma, Washington were vandalized over the holidays, leaving 14,000 people without power on Christmas Day. Authorities say three energy facilities were broken into and some equipment was damaged. A fire was set at the fourth substation.
   
   Power has since been restored to most of the affected homes. Police say they do not know yet if the attacks were coordinated. “At this time deputies are conducting the initial investigation. We do not have any suspects in custody,” Pierce County Sheriff’s Department said. “It is unknown if there are any motives."
   
   A similar incident occurred earlier this month in North Carolina, where power was knocked out for 40,000 people after two substations were attacked with gunfire. The motive remains unknown, and no suspects have been identified. Shortly before that attack, the FBI had warned power companies of a threat posed by "racially or ethnically motivated" extremists who intend to create civil unrest by targeting critical infrastructure.

   Highly-rated - last 48 hrs
   Washington state electrical stations vandalized, cutting power.
   The Hill (Center) • Factual Grade 73% • 2 min read
   

1. Different political viewpoint
   Electrical substations, the Achilles’ heel of America’s vulnerable energy grid.
   Washington Examiner (Right) • Factual Grade 60% • 5 min read

1. Selected long-read
   Despite physical threats to the U.S. power grid, cybersecurity has remained the focus.
   Yahoo! News (Moderate Left) • Factual Grade 67% • 7 min read

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