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Politics · United StatesCongress recesses without AI or data center action
Congress is set to recess for the midterm elections without passing legislation on artificial intelligence or data center construction. Republicans attempted to bring a bill addressing electricity costs tied to data centers, but Democrats blocked it.
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Politics · United StatesSenate reaches bipartisan permitting bill, Capito calls it major step
Senators from both parties announced a bipartisan agreement to speed permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects. The bill limits legal challenges, shifts transmission costs to data centres and is unlikely to be voted on until after the 2026 midterm elections.
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Politics · United StatesSenate Blocks Bill on Data Center Energy Costs
The Senate voted 57-43 to block the Ratepayer Protection Act, a bill intended to shield homeowners from increased energy costs attributed to data centers. The legislation had previously passed the House with broad support.
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Politics · United StatesTed Cruz links China, effective altruism to AI policy debate
Senator Ted Cruz has stated that the race for artificial intelligence dominance with China is the most critical economic issue facing the US. He alleges that China is conducting propaganda campaigns and that a movement known as 'effective altruism' is influencing US AI policy and data center decisions.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Administration Considers Data Centers on Public Lands
The Trump administration is reviewing proposals to build at least 12 data centers and related infrastructure on federal public lands. These projects could span over 17,600 acres across Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, with local officials largely unaware.
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Health · United StatesData center growth could cause 1,300 premature deaths, report says
A new report from the Environmental Protection Network highlights potential public health consequences of the expanding data center industry, citing federal actions that could increase pollution and health costs.
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Business & Economy · United StatesCommerce Secretary Lutnick Contradicts Himself on Data Center Water Use
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that data centers do not use significant amounts of water, calling such claims 'propaganda.' However, this contradicts his previous statements and estimates from industry groups.
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PoliticsAI group launches ad campaign in battleground states
A new group, Build American AI, is launching a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign in Kansas, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The campaign aims to promote data centers, which are crucial for the AI industry, amid growing public concerns.
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Politics · United StatesTrump links data centers to prosperity, warns against opposition
Former President Donald Trump has strongly advocated for data centers, stating that communities opposing them risk becoming "backwards and poor." He suggested that such opposition could benefit China and urged support for the facilities as a path to prosperity.
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Politics · United StatesUS politicians push back against data centers amid backlash
A growing backlash against data center projects is emerging across the US, with politicians from both major parties raising concerns about their impact on electricity grids, water supplies, and the environment. This opposition is influencing midterm election campaigns, particularly in states like Pennsylvania.
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Politics · ChinaFetterman warns US AI overreaction aids China
Senator John Fetterman has rejected concerns about artificial intelligence, known as "AI doomsdaying." He stated that an overreaction by the United States in the AI race would benefit China and that AI supremacy is crucial for national security.
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Politics · United StatesPennsylvania governor signs order restricting data center development
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order on 18 August 2026 imposing new restrictions on data center development, including local approval requirements and removal from fast-track permitting. The move reverses his earlier support for such projects and follows bipartisan opposition to their environmental and energy impacts.
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