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212 articles about 182 events for “Trump's Data Center Plan”.

Politics · 7 matching articles from 5 outlets · 2026-09-20 to 2026-10-01
Fact-Checking What Donald Trump Said in His Latest Interview With TIME TIME · 2026-10-01

“A 2026 Pew Research Center survey found “66% have confidence in Trump, while only a third or fewer have confidence in the other leaders.””

Read the Full Transcript of Donald Trump’s 2026 Interview With TIME TIME · 2026-10-01

“President Donald Trump sat down for an interview with TIME at the White House on Sept. 28.”

FACT FOCUS: Trump made multiple false and misleading claim in front of the UN General Assembly Toronto Star · 2026-09-22 leans left

“Asked in April for the source of Trump’s statistics after he said in a Truth Social post that 98.2% of drugs smuggled in via such routes had been stopped, the White House directed The Associated Press to Customs and Border Protection data on drug seizures.”

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Politics · 4 matching articles from 4 outlets · 2026-09-14 to 2026-09-17
Fox News AI Newsletter: Trump shreds AI doomer 'hoax' Fox News · 2026-09-17 leans right

“ZONING WARS: Democratic lawmakers are calling for tighter restrictions on data centers, while Republicans say the facilities could boost the economy and keep the U.S. ahead in the artificial intelligence (AI) race.”

Trump Learns You Can’t Spell Mail Without an L The Bulwark · 2026-09-15 leans strongly left

“President Trump spent much of yesterday posting about his unlimited support for AI development and data-center construction and calling criticism of it a “hoax.””

Democratic leaders panic and GOP divides as AI fears spread Los Angeles Times · 2026-09-14 leans strongly right

““There is a SICK conspiracy going on against AI and Data Centers, and the only one that is happy about it is China,””

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Politics · 3 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-09-28
Trump guts fuel-efficiency rules as Americans get hammered at the pump The Independent · 2026-09-28 leans right

“Log in The Trump administration is set to unveil rollbacks to federal fuel economy standards on Monday, easing environmental obligations for car manufacturers regarding emissions from gas-fueled vehicles and light trucks.”

Trump administration set to roll out lower fuel economy standards for cars, light trucks Toronto Star · 2026-09-28

“NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday plans to release new fuel economy standards that would relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks.”

Trump administration set to roll out lower fuel economy standards for cars, light trucks The Independent · 2026-09-28 leans right

“Log in The Trump administration on Monday plans to release new fuel economy standards that would relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks.”

Medicaid Work Requirements

Politics · 3 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-09-26
Some states are taking a tougher stance as Medicaid work requirements kick in The Independent · 2026-09-26 leans left

“Log in Starting this January, new work mandates for select Medicaid recipients will take effect nationwide under President Donald Trump's major 2025 tax and policy legislation, with a group of Republican-governed states adopting measures far stricter than…”

As work requirements kick in for Medicaid, some states are taking a tougher stance Toronto Star · 2026-09-26 leans strongly right

“Work requirements for some Medicaid beneficiaries begin across the U.S. in January, the result of President Donald Trump’s big 2025 tax cut and policy law, and a handful of Republican-led states are imposing tougher rules than the law requires.”

As work requirements kick in for Medicaid, some states are taking a tougher stance The Independent · 2026-09-26 leans right

“Log in Work requirements for some Medicaid beneficiaries begin across the U.S. in January, the result of President Donald Trump's big 2025 tax cut and policy law, and a handful of Republican-led states are imposing tougher rules than the law requires.”

Politics · 3 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-09-15 to 2026-09-17
House passes bill to shield households from data center energy costs Washington Examiner · 2026-09-17

“Some Republicans have shifted their stance on data centers ahead of the November midterm elections, despite the Trump administration’s continued push to expand the AI facilities.”

Republicans’ time crunch: Data centers, sports, crypto Semafor · 2026-09-15 leans right

“The News Some Republicans are hoping they can address voters’ affordability concerns before the election — potentially by passing a data center power bill to demonstrate the party is listening to souring popular sentiment surrounding AI infrastructure.”

House faces Iran, Russia, impeachment, and data center fights in final week before midterm elections Washington Examiner · 2026-09-15

“… for its final week before the November midterm elections, with lawmakers set to confront three politically charged issues before heading home to campaign: rising energy costs tied to data centers, sanctions on Russia, and President Donald Trump’s war in…”

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-10-11 to 2026-10-12
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to an 'energy ceasefire' NPR · 2026-10-12

“The exchange came as Kyiv pressed its campaign against Russian infrastructure, with a drone attack on Sunday shutting down a data center in the city of Vladimir, east of Moscow, run by technology giant Yandex.”

Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agreed to 'energy ceasefire' Deutsche Welle · 2026-10-11

“Kyiv on Sunday pressed on its campaign against Russian infrastructure, hitting a data center run by Russian technology giant Yandex.”

Georgia Governor Debate

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-10-07
Georgia governor candidates spar over the economy and Trump in lone debate NBC News · 2026-10-07 leans left

“Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson clashed Tuesday night during their only scheduled debate of this fall’s race for governor in Georgia, taking aim at each other on economic issues, data centers and President Donald Trump.”

Bottoms and Jackson clash over Trump and data centers at Georgia governor debate Washington Examiner · 2026-10-07 leans left

“Georgia gubernatorial candidates Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson hit the debate stage Tuesday night, sparring over closeness to President Donald Trump, data centers, and election security in the Peach State.”

Environment · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-10-04 to 2026-10-05
Supreme Court's new term kicks off with blockbuster climate change case NPR · 2026-10-05

“"Pollution by forever chemicals, nuisance suits over AI data centers, opioids litigation, all of these are about the local effects of conduct that runs across borders,"”

Supreme Court kicks off new term with fresh questions over its legitimacy and its future Fox News · 2026-10-04

“Trump on the docket The new term will feature more constitutional disputes over the power of the executive, with current or anticipated fights over immigration, federal bureaucracy reforms and possibly the White House ballroom and Kennedy Center construction…”

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-10-04
Trump’s Appearance in Ohio Underscores All the Reasons the GOP Is Unpopular Mother Jones · 2026-10-04 leans strongly left

“Ohio, a state that Trump has won three times, has become a battleground for the same reasons that the GOP is predicting a bleak forecast in this year’s midterms: skyrocketing gas prices, bipartisan disdain for data centers, high costs for food and utilities,…”

Trump defends data centers in Ohio, warns they’ll go to China if US turns them away New York Post · 2026-10-04

“President Trump defended the rapid buildout of massive data centers Saturday as he rallied supporters in Ohio to turn out for Republican candidates in next month’s midterm elections — warning that blocking the tech projects would hand an advantage to China.”

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-10-02 to 2026-10-03
FlyDubai co-pilot who nearly crashed plane was barred from flying by Oman over extremism concerns The Hindu · 2026-10-03

“Dubai has been a popular destination for Israelis since Israel and the UAE established ties in 2020 as part of the Trump administration’s Abraham Accords to normalize ties between Israel and Arab countries.”

Israel to start repatriation flights for passengers stranded in UAE following FlyDubai attack Toronto Star · 2026-10-02

“Dubai has been a popular destination for Israelis since Israel and the United Arab Emirates established ties in 2020 as part of the Trump administration’s Abraham Accords to normalize ties between Israel and Arab countries.”

Economy/Business · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-09-17 to 2026-09-25
Trump once promised to feed Xi McDonald’s. He gave him a lavish state dinner and hearty serving of praise instead The Independent · 2026-09-25 leans left

“The dinner followed Trump’s weeklong courting ritual for communist leader Xi, who was dragged around the recently renovated and under-construction White House while Trump pointed and laughed at a framed picture of Joe Biden’s “autopen” in a gold-filled…”

AI crisis heightens the stakes of Xi's visit to Washington Los Angeles Times · 2026-09-17

“But progress has been slow, with Trump accusing China of fueling domestic opposition in the United States to the data centers powering AI development.”

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-09-24
F-35 stealth jet parts diverted to Hong Kong in major security blunder The Independent · 2026-09-24

“Lockheed did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment Wednesday, as Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a state visit with President Donald Trump.”

Pentagon investigates after China obtains parts from F-35 stealth fighter jet The Hindu · 2026-09-24

“Lockheed did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment on Wednesday, when Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a state visit with President Donald Trump.”

Technology · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-09-18 to 2026-09-21
Duffy addresses concerns of AI use in air traffic control: ‘Humans control the airspace’ Washington Examiner · 2026-09-21

“Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy addressed concerns regarding the use of artificial intelligence in a new air traffic control system on Thursday, assuring Americans that the Trump administration is “not outsourcing aviation to AI.””

AI-assisted air traffic control is coming to some of the nation’s busiest skies The Independent · 2026-09-18

“Federal officials plan to launch an artificial intelligence-powered system in the Washington, D.C., area as early as Monday, the first step in a broader push to modernize U.S. air traffic management.”

Politics · 2 matching articles from 1 outlet · 2026-09-20
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026 CBS News · 2026-09-20 leans left

“It should include checks through the data centers, where you can tell whether a model is being used for inference or training.”

Transcript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026 CBS News · 2026-09-20 leans left

“That should include international monitoring, it should include checks through the data centers where you can tell whether a model is being used for inference or training, and it should use enforceable and verifiable tools.”

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-09-19
Trump announces new 'AI Force,' vows to protect industry as AI czar announcement nears Fox News · 2026-09-19

“In Saturday’s post, Trump compared criticism of AI and data centers to several other political controversies and argued that opposition to data-center construction had largely failed.”

Trump says he’s creating an AI force and appointing a czar amid concerns over the rapidly developing technology NBC News · 2026-09-19

“Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, launched an AI task force and data center accountability plan aimed at addressing “growing concern and risks posed by the rapid development of artificial intelligence.””

Technology · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-09-18
California Gov. Gavin Newsom inks AI oversight executive order to improve safety ‘before it’s too late’ NBC News · 2026-09-18 leans left

“Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, signed an executive order that launched an AI task force, as well as a data center accountability plan, both intended to address, her office said, “growing concerns and risks posed by the rapid development of artificial…”

Newsom enters AI political firestorm with ‘kill switch’ executive order Washington Examiner · 2026-09-18

“President Donald Trump has warned that the backlash to AI will empower China to surpass the U.S. as the world’s dominant superpower and has suggested that Beijing is deliberately pushing anti-AI narratives in the U.S. to squash data centers, which power…”

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-09-17 to 2026-09-18
Judge says Trump can't demolish Kennedy Center. And, lawsuits target voter intimidation NPR · 2026-09-18

“Judge says Trump can't demolish Kennedy Center.”

The Latest: Federal judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days' notice of any building changes The Independent · 2026-09-17 leans right

“Campaign finance filings showed companies and executives tied to a massive Project Jupiter data center planned in southern New Mexico donated tens of thousands of dollars to Haaland’s campaign.”

Trump Tax Break Controversy

Politics · 2 matching articles from 1 outlet · 2026-09-16
Hawley takes aim at 'corporate welfare' after GOP-backed tax break boosted controversial industry Fox News · 2026-09-16

“Josh Hawley, R-Mo., plans on introducing legislation that would tie up a tax loophole for data centers first unleashed by Republicans in 2017 that he charged has been exploited by tech companies to build their sprawling data center facilities.”

Trump-backed tax break a windfall for controversial industry — now GOP senator wants 'corporate welfare' cut Fox News · 2026-09-16

“Josh Hawley, R-Mo., plans on introducing legislation that would tie up a tax loophole for data centers first unleashed by Republicans in 2017 that he charged has been exploited by tech companies to build their sprawling data center facilities.”

Technology · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-09-14 to 2026-09-15
Explainer-From hallucinating AI chatbots to wiping out humanity: How did we get here? The Straits Times · 2026-09-15

“Chipmakers, cloud providers and data center operators have built their growth around it, and any slowdown threatens revenue tied to how fast labs need new hardware.”

Do Anthropic and OpenAI want AI regulation to save humanity, or are they just trying to squeeze out competition? New York Post · 2026-09-14

“Fox News President Donald Trump called the anti-AI and data center sentiment imperiling innovation a "sick conspiracy."”

Technology · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-09-14
AI Slowdown Reason · 2026-09-14

“Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, installed by President Donald Trump, say the center is on the brink of bankruptcy and argue that putting the president's name on its facade—and thus ensuring his fundraising efforts—may be the only way to avoid imminent…”

Two missing pieces in the AI safety discussion Noahpinion · 2026-09-14 leans left

“Donald Trump is getting asked about an AI slowdown; so far he’s resisting the calls, but there are rumors that his advisors are calling on him to do something.”

Code Games Update

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-13
Code Games 2.0 Reason · 2026-10-13 leans right

“A Data Center Backlash on the Edge of Data Center Alley Last week, the Board of Supervisors of Fauquier County, Virginia, passed a raft of new restrictions on data center construction.”

AI Medical Debt Collection

Technology · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-12
As US medical debt grows, AI will be used more to collect it The Guardian · 2026-10-12 leans left

“Medical debt will grow among “both the insured and uninsured, because of how we’re increasingly putting more costs onto individuals for those plans”, said April Kuehnhoff, a senior attorney at the National Consumer Law Center.”

AI Safety Debate Influences Politics

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-12
AI safety ‘doomers’ pouring cash into Minnesota’s Senate race for Sanders-backed lefty Peggy Flanagan New York Post · 2026-10-12

“…omer cash Meanwhile, of the 12 AI workers who donated to Flanagan’s campaign, eight work at Anthropic, which has drawn criticism from both AI industry leaders and the Trump administration over CEO Dario Amodei’s frequent warnings about a potential AI…”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-12
South Carolina Senate rivals spar over Iran, AI and Trump in debate NBC News · 2026-10-12

“Darline Graham of South Carolina and Democratic challenger Annie Andrews clashed Sunday night in their first and perhaps only debate of the general election, tangling over President Donald Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill,” the high costs of gas and goods,…”

Trump Wins Election 2024

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-11
Why Donald Trump won in 2024 Noahpinion · 2026-10-11 leans strongly left

“Using several datasets, we find: Latinos are less likely to support politicians who use “Latinx”…Latinos who oppose “Latinx” are less likely to support politicians who used or are associated with “Latinx”…Latinos in areas where “Latinx” is more salient are…”

AI Industry Response To Trump

Technology · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-10
In Silicon Valley, AI founders cheer Trump’s calls for the industry to police itself on safety The Independent · 2026-10-10 leans strongly right

“Trump posted in response on Truth Social, warning voters not to “kill the Golden Goose,” a term he has used to refer to both AI and data centers.”

Mail Ballot Concerns Democrats Voting

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-09
Democrats’ mail ballot shift: From the Politics Desk NBC News · 2026-10-09

“Confidence that the Postal Service would deliver mail ballots on time plummeted among Democrats from 86% before the 2024 election to 60% last month, according to polling conducted by Marist just after the Supreme Court blocked President Donald Trump’s new…”

Greenhouse Gas Reporting Delay

Environment · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-09
Daily on Energy: Greenhouse gas reporting requirement delayed again Washington Examiner · 2026-10-09

“This includes emissions data from facilities such as power plants, oil refineries, manufacturing plants, and more.”

Midterm Spending Increase

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-09
The Midterm Spending Bonanza Is Threatening Democracy Like Never Before Mother Jones · 2026-10-09 leans strongly left

“And I hear that when I was gone, you did a great show with Tim Murphy about the backlash to data centers and how that’s become a bipartisan issue during this campaign.”

Us Tariff Policy Impact

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-09
Trump promised to lower prices for Americans. Here's what the data shows. CBS News · 2026-10-09 leans strongly left

“Electricity bills are rising as utilities spend more to upgrade the nation's aging power grid, and overall energy demand grows amid the data center buildout.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-09
Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s AI data infrastructure Al Jazeera · 2026-10-09

“Ukrainian drone strikes have partly disabled an AI data centre operated by Russian digital giant Yandex.”

Tech Company Data Center Controversy

Technology · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-09
‘This is not an anti-tech town’: backlash to datacenter in city once home to IBM The Guardian · 2026-10-09 leans left

“Even before any plans for the facility were drawn up, East Fishkill’s existing zoning laws did not allow for the construction of large data centers.”

AI Lobbying In Government

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-09
AI leaders lobby Trump health officials in government-run chat room CBS News · 2026-10-09 leans strongly right

“KFF Health News reviewed thousands of Slack messages, meeting transcripts, and video recordings that reveal how the Trump administration has granted the industry a direct line to top government officials — including former head of the Department of Government…”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-09
US midterms: key takeaways from Senate debates in Michigan, Georgia and Maine The Guardian · 2026-10-09 leans left

“Collins, who plans to continue leading the Appropriations committee if re-elected, said she had repeatedly supported war powers resolutions to halt Trump’s military action in Iran.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-09
Five takeaways from blistering Georgia Senate debate between Ossoff and Collins Washington Examiner · 2026-10-09

“Mike Collins (R-GA) feuded in a fiery debate over personal scandal allegations and the Trump administration’s handling of top voter issues, including affordability, data centers, Iran, and immigration.”

Trump Social Media Account

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-09
Trump Accounts Were a GOOD Idea. He Just Made It an Icky One. The Bulwark · 2026-10-09 leans left

“For example, let’s say a company wants to build a data center in your area.”

Fauci Diary Revelations

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-09
Fauci raved about China but fumed at Trump in diary Washington Examiner · 2026-10-09 leans strongly left

“Anthony Fauci’s diary pages, dating back to the early days of the first Trump administration, shows the top infectious disease official singing China’s praises but repeatedly disparaging the president he served.”

Environment · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-08
Hurricane Isaias charges towards the US Gulf Coast with dangerous winds Al Jazeera · 2026-10-08

“According to the Miami-based National Hurricane Center, the storm is forecast to make landfall in parts of the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama and southern Mississippi late Friday or early Saturday.”

Trump Attacks Term AI

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-08
Trump declares anyone who uses the term Artificial Intelligence to be ‘The Enemy!’ The Independent · 2026-10-08 leans right

“A Quinnipiac University survey of 1,032 registered voters taken late last month found 73 percent oppose "the building of an AI data center in your community," including 55 percent of Republicans, and 79 percent said safety matters more than keeping the United…”

China Us AI Relations

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-08
Washington’s AI moratorium is the best gift Xi Jinping could ask for Washington Examiner · 2026-10-08 leans right

“The State Council’s 2017 plan set the goal of making China “the world’s primary AI innovation center” by 2030.”

Trump Winning District Candidate Runs

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-08
He's Running In a District Trump Won By 21 Points. Democrats See an Opening TIME · 2026-10-08 leans left

“A subsidiary company, SpaceXAI, is seeking to build a massive data center in the Memphis area despite local residents' concerns over environmental impact.”

US Immigration Enforcement Policy

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-08
‘Chaos and cruelty’: the kids trapped in Trump’s immigration enforcement campaign The Guardian · 2026-10-08 leans strongly left

“Thus far in Donald Trump’s second term, ICE has arrested more than 8,500 children.”

Senate Candidates Data Center Stances

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-08
List: Where all the candidates in competitive Senate races stand on data centers Washington Examiner · 2026-10-08 leans left

“He released a plan called “Make Stuff Cost Less,” calling for data centers to pay the full cost of all the power they use and for preventing costs from being passed down to consumers.”

ICE Shock Gloves Controversy

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-08
Electric shock gloves deemed too painful by US Army are being rolled out by ICE The Independent · 2026-10-08

“The 38-page report — conducted by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Demonstration and Assessment Team — noted that the trial did not produce statistically relevant data to make predictions on efficacy, nor did it evaluate the device’s broader…”

Health · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-07
What Worries Experts About the Russia 'Plague' Incident TIME · 2026-10-07

““What I will say from my conversations with friends in the [Trump] Administration is that they've been very worried about this…[But] they're not getting a lot of information and data.” ”I'm going to say something that's going to sound incredibly naive, but…”

Russian Fuel Crisis Iran Oil Opportunity

World · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-07
Has Russia’s fuel crisis given Iranian oil an opening in Central Asia? Al Jazeera · 2026-10-07 leans left

“Data released by the government-administered Statistical Center of Iran in September showed that gross domestic product (GDP) shrank by 10.1 percent year-on-year between March 21 and June 20, the first quarter of the Persian calendar.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-07
Where is Spain headed after the snap election announcement? Deutsche Welle · 2026-10-07 leans left

“Spain's economic data has been positive recently, but politically, the country has been mired in a prolonged crisis for months.”

AI Ethics Debate

Technology · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-06
An Open Letter To Steven Pinker On AI Astral Codex Ten · 2026-10-06

“Here’s a graph of how ECI has been changing over time: For me, the most parsimonious explanation is that AI intelligence is a function of scaling laws (parameter count and training data) in a way that’s pretty close to how animal intelligence is a function of…”

Democratic AI Race

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-06
The Democrats’ AI primary is heating up Silver Bulletin · 2026-10-06 leans left

“Sure, some politicians, such as Bernie Sanders, had already been focused on AI — and data centers are increasingly making news and widely disliked.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-06
Grandpa Trump Is Getting Desperate The Bulwark · 2026-10-06 leans strongly left

“EXCLUSIVE: Recordings show Stacy Garrity claiming Trump’s data center plan as her own by Brendan Hartnett As Andrew wrote in Morning Shots in August, politicians are suddenly noticing that everybody hates data centers.”

Christian Nationalism Decline

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-06
Christian Nationalism’s Grip on American Faith Is Finally Breaking Mother Jones · 2026-10-06

“Originally, I planned to go to Houston following the July 7 ICE shooting and killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old construction business owner who had lived in the United States for 35 years.”

AI Protest San Francisco

Technology · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-06
Conservative data center activists take fight to AI companies’ front door in San Francisco NBC News · 2026-10-06

“She highlighted the organization’s Data Center Policy, a 13-point charter that emphasizes community control over data center planning, rejects data centers’ role in increasing electricity prices and decries any use of American data centers for…”

Scotus Climate Change Case Arguments

Environment · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-05
Daily on Energy: What happened in oral arguments for the SCOTUS climate change case Washington Examiner · 2026-10-05

“This argument, however, clashes with the Trump administration’s own claims that the Clean Air Act does not give the EPA the authority to regulate emissions for vehicles and power plants – a claim affirmed by the agency as recently as last month.”

Hostage Situation

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-05
“You Kidnapped My Son” Mother Jones · 2026-10-05 leans strongly left

“The average stay in ORR has increased from about one month under President Biden to roughly six months under Trump, according to the agency’s own data, and some kids are locked up for more than a year.”

ICE Nurse Assault Trial

Crime & Law · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-05
This nurse was assaulted by ICE – and it was caught on video. Now she wants her day in court The Guardian · 2026-10-05 leans strongly left

“Norma signed up for DeleteMe, a service that journalists also recommend, which scrubs personal data from the internet.”

AI Chatbots For Voting

Technology · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-05
Voters are increasingly using AI chatbots to fact-check and compare candidates NPR · 2026-10-05

“About half of American adults report using AI-powered chatbots and about 42 percent of users said they use it to search for information, according to the Pew Research Center.”

Digital Infrastructure Defense

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-05
America must defend our digital infrastructure, here and overseas, to win the next war Fox News · 2026-10-05 leans right

“The Trump administration has recognized the importance of data-center infrastructure to the internet, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and America's economic and national security.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-05
Monday briefing: You asked, we answered – how will the US midterms go? The Guardian · 2026-10-05

“Later today, Donald Trump will be in the state of Nebraska to rev up supporters as he kicks off a campaign blitz of rallies ahead of the midterm elections on 3 November.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-04
Trump Is Promising Health Care Checks Before the Midterms. How Far Will They Go? TIME · 2026-10-04 leans left

“…unced in July that it would end the Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration program on Jan. 1, 2027—a year earlier than originally planned, which is something that advocate groups like Medicare Rights Center worry “will unnecessarily erode…”

Climate Jobs Impact

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-04
Donald Trump’s climate cuts left thousands jobless; Climate Reserve created a lifeline for 50 experts Times of India · 2026-10-04 leans left

“Sonia Wang, who leads the Center for Climate and Environmental Data at the Data Foundation, said the organization is helping preserve important data-crunching projects that can determine whether scientists and policymakers can trust climate information.”

Black Community Loss In Congress

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-04
A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistricting Toronto Star · 2026-10-04 leans left

“Now he plans to leave Washington and return to the Legislature instead of running for reelection in a race that he sees little chance of winning because the district boundaries have been altered dramatically.”

Political Anxiety Among Students

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-04
Despair over future fuels political anxiety for college students on the cusp of adulthood Toronto Star · 2026-10-04 leans left

“He will graduate in the spring with an economics degree and an interest in data analytics, but true adulthood seems maddeningly far away.”

Climate Education Seal Colorado

Education · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-04
More than 1,200 Colorado students have earned a climate ‘seal’: ‘We’re the ones growing up in this world’ The Guardian · 2026-10-04 leans left

“He also worked with climate scientists from the National Center for Atmospheric Research, a federal office in nearby Boulder, who directed Muñoz on what data to collect, what the condition of leaves reveals about air quality and why milkweed matters for…”

Racial Gerrymandering Florida District

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-04
The desperate, failed attempt to keep one Florida district Black The Guardian · 2026-10-04 leans left

“A major plot line of the hyper-partisan, mid-decade redistricting arms races – launched at the urging of Donald Trump – has been the elimination of traditionally Black congressional seats in the south.”

Millennial Internet Shutdown

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-04
The Millennial Internet Is Dead, and Politicians Killed It. Reason · 2026-10-04 leans left

“In Pew Research Center surveys of American adults, the share who have ever used Facebook is up just three percentage points from 2016 through 2025 (from 68 percent to 71 percent).”

US Midterm Elections 2022

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-03
‘Bordering on angry’: The state of play as US midterms enter final month Al Jazeera · 2026-10-03 leans left

““The broad stroke is that Americans are disappointed, bordering on angry that President Trump hasn’t delivered on the core promises he made when he won re-election,” according to Henry Olsen, a senior fellow at the conservative Ethics and Public Policy Center…”

2026 Midterm Elections Voting

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-03
Your Questions About Voting in the 2026 Midterm Elections, Answered TIME · 2026-10-03

“The Trump Administration has attempted to restrict mail-in voting and gather voter data from several states.”

Trump Race With China

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-03
MAGA mom's dire warning over tech guardrails as Trump puts pedal to the metal on race with China Fox News · 2026-10-03

“… for her time as a Tea Party advocate and ferocious fighter for President Donald Trump's MAGA movement, mentioned the 2025 mass shooting at Florida State University, which claimed the lives of two people and injured six others, as an instance of AI gone…”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-03
Iowa approves pricy foreign-owned steel plant project in swing district CBS News · 2026-10-03 leans left

“Trump promised the $15 billion steel plant would create 1,750 permanent jobs and roughly 6,000 construction jobs.The announcement caught many in the state, including on to approve the tax incentives, by surprise.”

Midterm Elections Analysis

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-03
Galen Druke on the Midterms Persuasion · 2026-10-03

“There is a backlash to Donald Trump—his approval rating is somewhere around net negative 23, which makes him historically unpopular, less popular than he was going into the midterms in 2018, less popular than Biden was going into the midterms in 2022.”

Fed Interest Rate Hike Expected

Economy/Business · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-03
Fed expected to raise interest rates again, against Trump’s wishes Washington Examiner · 2026-10-03

“When Kevin Warsh was sworn in as chairman of the Federal Reserve, he touted a planned policy regime change for America’s central bank and pledged not to repeat past mistakes.”

Europe Diesel Imports

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-02
Daily on Energy: Europe lets the diesel flow Washington Examiner · 2026-10-02

“AMAZON MAKES NEW DATA CENTER COMMITMENTS: Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman wrote in a new post that the company will spend $1 billion over the next five years in communities that house data centers, with the funds going towards education, job training,…”

AI Voting Privacy Concerns

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-02
AI could expose how Georgia voters cast their ballot, researchers warn The Guardian · 2026-10-02

“Last month, Max Springer, a postdoctoral research fellow at Princeton University’s Center for Information Technology Policy, tested the prospect of identifying voters based on their Georgia ballots with a $20 subscription to an AI large language model and…”

US Foreign Aid Reform Plan

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-02
October 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What's the plan? Will it work? NPR · 2026-10-02

“The Trump administration says that October 1 marks the dawn of a new era in global healthcare.”

AI Energy Consumption

Technology · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-02
The AI revolution is likely to drive up your electricity bill. Here's why. CBS News · 2026-10-02

“A report from Schneider Electric, a company that specializes in digital automation and energy management, projects that electricity demand will increase 16% by 2029, mainly due to the proliferation of data centers.”

Economy/Business · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-02
Amazon sending locals $1 billion after Trump tells Big Tech to ‘make communities happy’ about data centers Washington Examiner · 2026-10-02 leans right

“Trump on Tuesday gathered tech leaders, including Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, at the White House, where he vowed “very smart companies are going to be making massive contributions to communities” where they are building data centers.”

Saudi Arabia Shifts Alliances

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-02
News Analysis: Saudi Arabia once counted on U.S. protection. Now it's pivoting to new alliances Los Angeles Times · 2026-10-02 leans left

“BEIRUT — For decades, the relationship between Saudi Arabia and the U.S. has centered on an often-mentioned but rarely tested supposition: If the kingdom were attacked, America would come to its rescue.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-02
Trump launches midterms campaign blitz amid record low approval ratings Al Jazeera · 2026-10-02

“United States President Donald Trump has kicked off a 32-day campaign tour ahead of the November midterm elections that could see his Republican Party hurt by his handling of the war on Iran and the economy.”

Health · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-02
AI is ‘better informed’ than doctors, US health secretary Kennedy says The Straits Times · 2026-10-02

“Among those spotted there was entrepreneur Mark Cuban, whose company Cost Plus Drugs teamed up with Trump on TrumpRx, the president’s plan to reduce the cost of drugs.”

Spain China Relations EU Concerned

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-02
Spain and China are cosying up - to the anger of many in the EU BBC News · 2026-10-02 leans right

“He's urged the EU as a whole to improve relations with China since Donald Trump's re-election two years ago.”

Energy For Data Centers

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-01
Daily on Energy: A BAAJA Blast for data centers Washington Examiner · 2026-10-01

“If not, you may not have seen that it includes what could be the first federal regulations for data centers.”

US Military Spending

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-01
Think Trump’s $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Request Is Outrageous? This’ll Blow Your Mind. Mother Jones · 2026-10-01 leans strongly left

“On April 3, four weeks after Donald Trump claimed the Iran War would be over in four to five weeks, and with his approval ratings in reputable polls dipping below 40 percent, the president made a wildly audacious ask: Congress, he said, should approve a…”

Trump Legacy

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-01
What Trump Has Built TIME · 2026-10-01 leans right

“Trump dismissed widespread opposition to the rapid build-out of data centers, including among his own base, as a prescription for a poorer America.”

Water Rights Debate Arizona

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-01
Water wars come to the ballot box in Arizona The Straits Times · 2026-10-01

“A survey released in September by the Center for the Future of Arizona found long-term water supplies were, for the first time, the top concern of Arizona voters.”

El Nino Research Cutbacks

Science · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-01
Studying this super El Niño could save lives. NOAA is scaling back research NPR · 2026-10-01 leans left

“The agency sent a research ship, planes, weather balloons and unmanned aircraft into the Pacific to collect data about the atmosphere.”

Egg Prices Drop Under Trump Administr…

Economy/Business · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-01
Egg prices have tumbled since Trump returned to office. Here's why NPR · 2026-10-01

“Egg prices have tumbled since Trump returned to office.”

Economic Inaction Concerns

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-01
'The No. 1 thing': Republicans agonize over their economic inaction Semafor · 2026-10-01

“The House left town two weeks before the Senate after passing bills like the data center legislation, giving lawmakers more time to campaign in their districts.”

China Car Ban Delayed

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-30
Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm elections The Independent · 2026-09-30

“The summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump in Washington last week, which focused in part on trade between the world’s two largest economies, had given the legislation renewed momentum.”

Entertainment · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-30
Daily on Energy: The long-awaited permitting reform bill is here Washington Examiner · 2026-09-30 leans right

“A MASSIVE NUCLEAR-POWERED DATA CENTER FACILITY ON UTAH PUBLIC LAND: The start-up nuclear company Valar Atomics plans to make hundreds of reactors and data centers on public land in Utah.”

Kash Patel Controversy

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-30
The Disgrace and Danger of Kash Patel Mother Jones · 2026-09-30 leans strongly left

“The swirl of scandal around Patel seemed like it would imminently end his career, but the Trump administration’s depth and breadth of scandal is such that Patel was able to fade into the background for a few months as others took center-stage.”

Economy/Business · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-30
‘Economic war’: Is Iran losing its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz? Al Jazeera · 2026-09-30 leans right

“Official data from the Statistical Center of Iran earlier this month showed gross domestic product (GDP) contracting 10.1 percent year on year between March 21 and June 20, while the crucial oil and gas sector shrank 26.4 percent.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-30
Schumer preaches affordability in Dem midterm pitch while sabotaging GOP fixes for soaring costs Fox News · 2026-09-30 leans right

“They’ll have one last shot Wednesday to address a sliver of the issue with a bill targeting data centers and voters' pocketbooks, but Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and his caucus are poised to block it.”

Nuclear Data Center Proposal Utah

Technology · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-30
A startup wants to build a massive nuclear-powered data center on public land in Utah NPR · 2026-09-30

“A startup wants to build a massive nuclear-powered data center on public land in Utah A startup whose founder has vowed to "make nuclear great again" is planning to place hundreds of reactors on federal land in Utah, according to documents reviewed by NPR.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-30
9/29: The Takeout with Major Garrett CBS News · 2026-09-30 leans strongly left

“NANCY CORDES: 00:07:37 Do you want them to stay away from homes when they're building these data centers?”

Google Data Center Costs

Technology · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-29
Daily on Energy: Who’s covering the costs to power a Google data center? Washington Examiner · 2026-09-29

“The concerns primarily stemmed from a report by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, which claimed it had obtained documents that said Google would only pay for a third of the cost needed to construct the power plant, Cypress Solar, that would generate energy for…”

ICE Raids In Kansas

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-29
Kansas Republicans and cattle industry officials speak out after ICE targets communities Washington Examiner · 2026-09-29 leans left

“Kansas Republicans and cattle industry organizations have second-guessed and criticized the Trump administration following a recent flurry of arrests targeting illegal immigrants at cattle processing facilities in the state.”

Measles Deaths Increase In US

Health · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-29
CDC reports two measles deaths in US as cases hit 35-year high Al Jazeera · 2026-09-29 leans left

“In August, Trump signed an executive order aimed at getting states to modify childhood vaccine recommendations by splitting the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine into three separate shots and spacing out childhood appointments — a plan public health…”

Iowa Politics

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-29
Rob Sand Says He Isn’t Trying to Turn Iowa Blue. It Just Might Happen Anyway. Mother Jones · 2026-09-29 leans left

“When I tagged along for 10 campaign stops over three days just ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday, the subjects Sand was asked about most often were toxic water, cancer, data centers, and a succession of healthcare horrors.”

AI Existential Risk Concerns

Technology · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-29
Suddenly everyone’s worried about AI wiping out humanity. But why and how could it do that? Here’s what we know National Post · 2026-09-29

“Some experts still downplay the existential worries and caution that putting the breaks on AI development could strengthen the West’s adversaries and deprive the world of countless benefits; non-expert Donald Trump called the alarm-ringing a “hoax.””

North Korea Bridges Construction

World · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-28
What North Korea is really building with new bridges to Russia and China ABC News (AU) · 2026-09-28 leans right

“Moscow and Pyongyang previously placed planks on a nearby rail bridge to access each other's territory via road.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-28
Arming an adversary: Why Trump’s offer to sell China weapons belies US policy Al Jazeera · 2026-09-28 leans left

“Trump’s suggestion that Beijing buy US weapons was another off-script remark that appeared to stray from official policy, prompting the State Department to clarify that Washington has no such plans.”

World · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-28
Russia hammers Ukraine's capital with major daytime drone strike CBS News · 2026-09-28 leans left

“Moscow's forces pounded apartment buildings, offices, data centers and a building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in downtown Kyiv in a brazen daytime attack.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-28
‘We Are Losing Our Soul as a Nation’ The Bulwark · 2026-09-28 leans strongly left

“AND YOU GET A BAG OF CASH!: Companies investing in the AI boom, blindsided by the spike in public opposition to data center development, are now pulling out every carrot they can think of to woo communities into accepting new construction.”

Digital Climate Data Backup

Environment · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-27
Germany Is Building a Digital Noah’s Ark for US Climate Data Mother Jones · 2026-09-27 leans left

“In a modern five-story building in the center of Hamburg, Germany, technicians are preparing to install several new “racks”—gray metal casings that hold computing hardware—alongside the scores that already line the narrow, dimly lit corridors of the German…”

Democracy vs Silicon Valley Power

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-27
Democracy blindsides Silicon Valley’s power players looking to transform the world with AI The Guardian · 2026-09-27 leans left

“…he popular backlash, the Environmental Protection Agency is planning to nix the rule that requires states to solicit public input on applications for air pollution permits for industrial facilities like datacenters and the power plants that feed them, which…”

Trump Data Center Controversy

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-26
Trump's home county hits pause on data centers over environment and electric bill concerns Fox News · 2026-09-26

“Palm Beach County — home to President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago — passed a one-year moratoriam on the planning and construction of data centers as commissioners seek to conduct a thorough review of data centers’ impacts on the environment, noise pollution,…”

JD Vances Influence

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-26
‘I’m not JD Vance’: the Appalachia memoir author running for Congress The Guardian · 2026-09-26

“A sign on a country road to Glasgow, 30 miles north of Roanoke, read: “Farmers for Beth Macy: Protect Family Farms, Stop Data Centers.””

Trump's Republican Party Problem

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-26
Trump’s GOP has a problem. Now stop arguing about socialism and start showing the scoreboard Washington Examiner · 2026-09-26 leans strongly right

“In the face of surging AI energy demand, Trump instituted the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, under which data center developers committed to building, buying, or bringing in their own power and paying for all associated grid upgrades rather than shifting costs…”

AI Debate In Politics

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-26
The AI debate is already shaping the 2028 election. Here’s where Democratic hopefuls stand The Guardian · 2026-09-26

“…e representative introduced companion legislation alongside senator Bernie Sanders that would temporarily prohibit the construction of datacenters until Congress produces legislation to create guardrails for the environmental, safety and economic impacts of…”

Judges Safety Under Threat

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-26
US judges say their jobs are getting more dangerous under Trump ABC News (AU) · 2026-09-26

“In returning Donald Trump to the White House, MAGA faithful wanted to see change.”

European Diesel Export Concerns

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-25
Daily on Energy: Europe tries to stave off a US diesel export ban Washington Examiner · 2026-09-25

“RUNDOWN The Associated Press Europe uses subsidies, taxes and policy pauses to offset pain of high fuel prices Politico Republicans say they want to address data centers.”

ICE Operations In Arizona

Crime & Law · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-25
The ICE back door: From Phoenix’s McDowell to Nogales Toronto Star · 2026-09-25

““It is a processing facility, not a detention center,” the agency said in an email to Conecta Arizona.”

Mississippi Rural Healthcare Funding

Health · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-25
Mississippi's governor awarded more than $104 million to improve rural healthcare. Where's it going? Toronto Star · 2026-09-25

“He added the health system’s proposals were designed to be scalable, and system administrators plan to share data and best practices learned from the initiatives with providers that want to implement similar projects in their communities.”

AI Regulation Debate Washington

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-25
The Fight to Rein In AI Is Dividing Washington TIME · 2026-09-25

“Both Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico) went to the podium on the Senate floor last week with a similar message: AI labs should pay for the energy costs associated with their ballooning data-center footprint, rather than…”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-25
Removal of 760,000 people from ACA marketplace could undermine US health system The Guardian · 2026-09-25

“The Trump administration is removing 760,000 people enrolled in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace on allegations of fraud, officials said on Tuesday – adding to previous efforts to chip away at federally subsidized insurance programs and likely…”

AI Development Overseas

Technology · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-25
Tech Bros and the Trump Administration Are Building an AI Empire—In the Philippines Mother Jones · 2026-09-25 leans strongly right

“The Trump administration appears determined to enter this war—even as public sentiment “is sharply turning against both this regime and against AI and the data centers,””

Universal Childcare Proposal

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-25
Rep. Ro Khanna unveils universal childcare proposal with eye on 2028 ABC News (US) · 2026-09-25

“Khanna’s plan calls for billions of dollars that funds grants for states and tribal organizations to cover the cost of licensed childcare for eligible families, aims to increase the supply of childcare, support providers' operating costs, and raise…”

AI And Politics

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-24
How AI Is Driving Both Parties Back to Their Roots The Dispatch · 2026-09-24 leans right

“Last week the Pentagon’s chief technology officer tweeted out a photo of President Donald Trump pumping his fist, with overlaid text saying, “Americanism, Not Effective Altruism.””

Regulations and Emissions Failure

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-24
Why Federal Regulations Fail to Cut Emissions The Dispatch · 2026-09-24

“The Trump administration is one of the most visible holdouts, while Democrats and Republicans in Congress and in statehouses around the country call for slowdowns, pauses, and moratoria on frontier models and data center projects.”

US NIH Funding Changes Under Trump

Health · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-24
Under Trump, NIH funding disruptions have evolved. Here's what the numbers show NPR · 2026-09-24 leans left

“Trump officials say the administration's practices serve to further the agency's goals.”

Coding Job Market Shifts Toward AI Sk…

Technology · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-24
As the coding boom fades, computer science grads focus on AI skills in choppy job market Toronto Star · 2026-09-24

“The latest data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows that by spring this year, computer and information science enrollment has fallen by 8.4% at four-year institutions.”

US China Relations

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-24
A diplomatic split screen as Trump and Xi meet The Straits Times · 2026-09-24

“This week, member states planned more than 1,000 bilateral meetings, according to UN data.”

Debt Ceiling Negotiations Democrats T…

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-23
How Democrats Could Work With Trump to Eliminate the Debt Ceiling For Good TIME · 2026-09-23 leans left

“President Trump has repeatedly called for eliminating the debt ceiling, putting him at odds with most of his party, but in line with a significant number of Democrats in Congress.”

School Sex Abuse Lawsuits

Education · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-23
Decades of Harm: New York Schools Named in Nearly 2,000 Child Sex Abuse Claims Mother Jones · 2026-09-23 leans left

“In July, the Trump administration launched what it called “a national K-12 initiative to crack down on sexual predators in schools,” citing instances where schools failed to investigate credible reports of abuse or allowed accused perpetrators to change roles…”

AI Regulation Bill Sanders

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-23
Sen. Bernie Sanders unveils bill to ban artificial superintelligence and create Department of AI Toronto Star · 2026-09-23 leans strongly left

“President Donald Trump has resisted recent calls for greater government oversight, putting him at odds with tech leaders including Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, OpenAI’s Sam Altman and xAI’s Elon Musk.”

China US Rivalry

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-22
From campus radicals to Beijing's AI sabotage: Rep Randy Fine says 'US fighting to save Western civilization' Fox News · 2026-09-22

“…the Florida Republican pulled no punches as he tied anti-Israel sentiment and opposition to domestic AI data centers directly to foreign influence operations by Iran and China, positioning himself as an unapologetic fighter for President Donald Trump’s…”

Entertainment · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-22
Daily on Energy: California fights back against wind project cancellation Washington Examiner · 2026-09-22

“Greg Abbott expanded the state’s temporary ban on data centers yesterday, ordering the state’s environmental regulator to halt all data center-related permits.”

Rare Earth Metal Demand Surge

Economy/Business · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-22
REE, Critical Metals Demand Surging as Western Nations Race to Secure Alternatives Toronto Star · 2026-09-22

“AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MiningNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Rare earth elements sit quietly inside electric vehicle motors, wind turbines, data centers, advanced defense systems — and much more.”

Immigrant Family Separation

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-22
The Priest Preparing to Care for 31 Children If ICE Detains Their Parents TIME · 2026-09-22 leans left

“Rivas says some parents have talked to him about contingency plans in case they remain in a detention center for longer.”

Nuclear Plant Shutdown Warning

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-22
Energy groups warn Hochul to restart Indian Point nuclear plant or ‘the lights go out’ New York Post · 2026-09-22

““If Governor Hochul was sincere about jump-starting nuclear power to cut electricity prices, she would be pressing the Trump administration to expedite the recommissioning of the Indian Point nuclear power plant, where the extensive infrastructure needed is…”

Trump Summit Diplomacy

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-21
As world leaders converge on U.S., Trump seeks to demonstrate control Los Angeles Times · 2026-09-21 leans left

“Trump was then photographed aboard Air Force One looking at a large printout appearing to show demolition plans for the center.”

Trump GOP Voter Edge Lost

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-21
Trump and the GOP lose a key edge with voters: From the Politics Desk NBC News · 2026-09-21 leans left

“It’s deprived the party of an asset that has tended to shield them even when the chips were down, heading into an election where they are trying to hang on to control of both chambers of Congress. 🗳️ More from the NBC News poll: - Voters recoil at candidates…”

Energy Export Bans Debate

Economy/Business · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-21
Daily on Energy: Pushback against the movement to ban diesel exports Washington Examiner · 2026-09-21

“NEWSOM SIGNS SEVEN BILLS TO REGULATE DATA CENTERS: Democratic California Gov.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-21
Trump’s AI Hubris Is a Blue Opportunity The Bulwark · 2026-09-21 leans left

“At the policy level, this boosterism mostly meant squelching attempts to regulate AI at the federal and state level and cheerleading for the data center buildout across the country.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-21
September 20, 2026 Letters from an American · 2026-09-21 leans strongly left

“Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Friday evening to protest Trump’s takeover of the building and his threat to shut it down or even demolish it unless his name goes onto the facade.”

Idaho Anti Renewable Energy Ban

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-20
An Idaho County Banned Wind and Solar Projects. Some Locals Regret It. Mother Jones · 2026-09-20 leans left

“More than 60 percent of counties with bans are rural, according to a Daily Yonder and Canary Media analysis of data from USA Today and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University.”

Black Lung Disease Coal Miners Benefits

Health · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-20
‘Do you have to be dead?’: US coalminers plead for benefits as black-lung disease cases surge The Guardian · 2026-09-20 leans strongly left

“Those delays come as the Trump administration moves to boost the coal industry and as cases of black lung are surging – reaching a nearly 50-year high, according to data published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine last month.”

Midterm Elections Anger

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-20
‘People are pissed off’: anger at the elite and the establishment is fueling this year’s midterms The Guardian · 2026-09-20 leans strongly left

“Imagery of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown dominated the artwork made of locally grown seeds and plants – a sign, she said, that the state’s voters have not moved on from the trauma and disruption caused by Operation Metro Surge.”

Data Center Overbuilding

Technology · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-19
This is the data centre capital of the world. They’re starting to regret it The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-09-19

“Loudoun County, Virginia: When plans first dropped for a big new data centre next to Lindsay Shaw’s home in Sterling, Virginia, she welcomed it.”

Republican Party Concerns

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-19
Republicans fear they have little to offer voters as Congress leaves town Washington Examiner · 2026-09-19 leans left

“On the other side of Pennsylvania Avenue, President Donald Trump has spent energy on inflation-inducing trade wars and Washington-centric legacy projects such as putting his name on the Kennedy Center and building a towering “triumphal” arch while making…”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-19
The US air force admitted to deploying weapons in space. Don’t expect the White House to explain why The Guardian · 2026-09-19 leans left

“…xperience of a lifetime”, Isaacman gushed on X, to accompany Trump on Air Force One to the Johnson Space Center in Houston last month, where the academy announcement was staged before rows of Nasa’s civilian astronaut corps bedecked in their blue flight…”

Migrant Child Removal Policy

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-19
Trump ally Stephen Miller leads sweeping push to accelerate removal of migrant children The Guardian · 2026-09-19 leans right

“…have been ordered removed from the US by immigration judges since Trump returned to the White House, a doubling of such court orders since January 2025, according to analysis of data from the Department of Justice’s executive office for immigration review…”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-19
This Week in Democracy – Week 87: Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House and Lashes Out at Supreme Court Justices Zeteo · 2026-09-19 leans strongly left

“Sunday, Sept. 13 – Trump Eliminates Greenhouse Gas Emission Limits on Power Plants The New York Times reported that the Trump administration would eliminate a rule that limited greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.”

AI Debate In Politics

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-18
The AI debate takes the political spotlight: From the Politics Desk NBC News · 2026-09-18

“While the House passed a bill to shield consumers from higher energy costs that result from new data centers, members left Washington this week without deciding whether to take any action on the broader issue of regulating AI development.”

Governors Crack Down On Data Centers

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-18
Daily on Energy: Democratic governors escalate crackdown on data centers Washington Examiner · 2026-09-18 leans left

“TRUMP CONSIDERS MORE DATA CENTERS ON PUBLIC LANDS: The Trump administration is evaluating at least 12 data centers or related projects to be built on federal lands, The Washington Sun reports.”

End Times Movement Analysis

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-18
Apocalypse Now: Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor Investigate the End-Timers Alliance The Intercept · 2026-09-18 leans left

“When Sam Altman says he’s summoning a digital god, and we’re going to have utopia with AI, and yeah, let me cover the whole world with data centers and accelerate the climate crisis because it’s going to be utopia … he’s doing the story.”

US Immigration Policy

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-18
Early voting begins in midterms as campaign shifts focus to cost of living and Iran war – US politics live The Guardian · 2026-09-18

“The center is currently closed due to what its Trump-backed leadership described as safety issues caused by age and structural deficiencies.”

American Attitudes on AI

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-17
Vast majority of Americans oppose data centers while 69% acknowledge using AI: Poll Washington Examiner · 2026-09-17

“Twelve percent said they would like to see a data center built in their area, compared with 31% for a semiconductor fabrication plant, 26% for an automobile manufacturing plant, and 26% for an e-commerce fulfillment center.”

Data Center Energy Legislation Vote

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-17
Jon Husted set to call a floor vote on data center energy legislation Washington Examiner · 2026-09-17

“The resolution mirrors the Trump administration’s White House ratepayer protection pledge, in which big tech, governors, utilities, and data centers pledge to prevent households from bearing the energy costs associated with data center construction.”

Battle for Congress Playbook

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-17
Influential conservative group says all hope is not lost for Republicans during midterms — and here’s why Washington Examiner · 2026-09-17 leans right

“APP focuses on promoting socially conservative public policies centered on the family.”

US China Technology Competition

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-17
Trump’s choice: Defeat China with data centers or commit strategic suicide Washington Examiner · 2026-09-17 leans right

“President Donald Trump, as the nation’s chief executive officer and commander in chief, must use the bully pulpit of his office to warn that decisions to stifle data centers and the AI ecosystem would not only jeopardize our national security now and in the…”

School Shootings Increasing

Crime & Law · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-17
American kids keep getting shot. Now they’re also increasingly competing for help The Guardian · 2026-09-17 leans left

“…n analysis by the Trace and the Guardian of the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the gun homicide rate among 15-to-19-year-olds has declined from its peak in 2022, but it’s still roughly the same or higher today than…”

Measles Deaths Increasing Usa

Health · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-17
With US measles deaths on the rise, local officials are stepping in where RFK Jr won’t The Guardian · 2026-09-17 leans strongly left

“The campaign includes a mobile vaccine clinic – a 33ft traveling RV that brings vaccinations to pop-up community events – school district partnerships and vaccination data transparency, all to keep immunization rates from sliding.”

Medical Debt Among InsuredAmericans

Health · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-17
Having Health Insurance Doesn’t Prevent Medical Debt TIME · 2026-09-17 leans strongly left

“What’s more, after Congress decided not to renew subsidies for people buying health insurance from Affordable Care Act Exchanges, many consumers switched to lower quality plans that will cost them more if they have catastrophic or chronic health issues,…”

Data Center Bill Controversy

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-16
Daily on Energy: Data center bill sponsor Gabe Evans responds to leftwing calls for a ban Washington Examiner · 2026-09-16

“Blue Energy plans to first install gas turbines at the site, where it will provide power to a Crusoe data center as early as 2028.”

AI Environmental Concerns

Environment · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-16
Both Democrats and Republicans Are Increasingly Worried About AI's Environmental Impact TIME · 2026-09-16

“There are currently 1,287 data centers in operation in the U.S., with more than 2,000 planned projects, according to Clearview, a market intelligence company tracking U.S. power infrastructure and data center development.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-16
Bill Smokes the Hopium Pipe in the Land of Corn The Bulwark · 2026-09-16 leans left

“To recap: Last year, Donald Trump deliberately MAGAfied the Kennedy Center, replacing its board and senior staff with allies, micromanaging its programming, and even trying to rename the place after himself.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-15
Crisis at the Kennedy Center: Why Its Main Building Is Going Dark for Two Years TIME · 2026-09-15

“Hours before the vote, a district court ruled against the Board’s latest effort to add Trump’s name back to the building—this time, in recognition of his purported role in the planned renovations.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-15
Melania Trump makes bold AI move involving young children as terrifying warnings about the technology rock America Daily Mail · 2026-09-15

“Melania praised the school for offering knowledge which 'no hurricane can destroy' First lady Melania Trump is traveling to North Carolina on Tuesday to visit a local school Melania said that it's 'very important' that the US 'lead' in AI as a country…”

US National Security Concerns

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-15
Trump administration orders Kalshi to scrap AI price tracker over national security concerns Semafor · 2026-09-15 leans left

“The Scoop The US Commerce Department last month ordered Kalshi to take down one of its products tracking the price of AI compute, the crucial power from data centers that’s driving the artificial intelligence boom.”

JD Vance Economic Agenda Critique

Economy/Business · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-15
JD Vance’s economic agenda is just socialism wrapped in a nationalist flag Washington Examiner · 2026-09-15 leans strongly left

“No doubt you’ve seen him out there defending the Trump White House’s policies on the Iran war, rising costs, and more.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-15
SCOTUS rejects Trump's mail voting limits. And, the Kennedy Center financial crisis NPR · 2026-09-15 leans left

“President Trump disagrees with the criticism of AI and data centers, calling the pushback a "sick conspiracy" that would benefit China, an AI competitor. - 🎧 There is a debate in the global AI industry over whether Chinese companies can surpass the United…”

Republican Party Split On Trump Policies

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-15
Sitting RNC member breaks with Trump on data centers Semafor · 2026-09-15 leans left

“An anti-data center bus tour traversing key midterm states will add another complication for Republican candidates in tight races who are trying to navigate Trump’s support of the AI infrastructure with growing voter opposition — and it’s being spearheaded by…”

AI Debate Loss

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-15
AI loses a Dallas debate Semafor · 2026-09-15

“…are increasingly aligned around the argument for greater government intervention, but Republicans are divided: Trump recently posted that data center opponents want to be “backwards and poor,” while other figures are simply dismissive of warnings about…”

Global Backlash Against Big Tech

Technology · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-15
The global war on AI data centres: Why cities including London are rebelling against big tech Evening Standard · 2026-09-15 leans left

“In Australia, where the AI kings have been drawn to the abundance of spare land and energy, the country has become home to 162 data centres, with plans afoot for a further 90.”

China AI Development

Technology · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-15
As the world debates the risks of AI, China closes the technology gap with the US Toronto Star · 2026-09-15 leans left

“Experts and recent reports, like one by the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, said China has emerged as an AI counterweight to the U.S. and this year appears to be erasing the U.S. lead.”

AI and Labor Unions

Technology · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-15
Labor unions must unite against AI datacenters | Tyler Turner The Guardian · 2026-09-15 leans strongly left

“If all goes according to their plan, AI data centers will enable corporations to redistribute workers’ salaries to themselves.”

AI Warning Trump

Technology · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-15
LIZ PEEK: AI alarm bells are ringing and Trump needs to take them seriously Fox News · 2026-09-15 leans strongly right

“What started with concerns over job losses and then the impact of massive data center construction on electricity rates and water consumption has now spread to mankind’s vulnerability to AI agents.”

Trump Data Center Plan Controversy

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-15
Trump’s data center push fractures Congress as local anger explodes: 'Grasping at straws' Fox News · 2026-09-15 leans left

“President Donald Trump doubled down on data centers this week, rejecting calls to slow development after previously warning that communities blocking the facilities would "end up being backwards and poor."”

World · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-15
US defense chiefs warn of munitions shortfall over Iran war The Independent · 2026-09-15

“President Donald Trump’s “Operation Epic Fury” assault on Iran cost $33.4 billion in its first four months and has resulted in a munitions shortfall, according to a report by the Department of Defense’s inspector general.”

Employment Lawsuit Health Plans

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-15
Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans CBS News · 2026-09-15

“The Trump administration has also"Depending on what happens with the settlement, this could be an even bigger expansion," said Katie Keith, director of the Center for Health Policy and the Law at the Georgetown University Law Center.”

ISIS Linked US Citizens Indicted

Crime & Law · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-15
Most ISIS-linked federal defendants are US citizens: Study Washington Examiner · 2026-09-15

“Federal prosecutors have charged 280 people since 2014 with ISIS-related crimes, including 212 U.S. citizens, according to the National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-15
September 14, 2026 Letters from an American · 2026-09-15 leans strongly left

“He complained: “There is a SICK conspiracy going on against AI and Data Centers, and the only one that is happy about it is China.”

Iran Us Military Tensions

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-15
Iran War Has the U.S. Military on the Brink of a “Breakdown” The Intercept · 2026-09-15

“One cautioned that this stress could lead to a “breakdown” in the military’s ability to effectively continue a war that President Donald Trump said would end in early April.”

Environment · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-14
US repeals rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions by power plants Al Jazeera · 2026-09-14

“Trump called climate change “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world” at a speech to the United Nations last year, and his administration withdrew the US — for the second time — from the 2015 Paris climate accord that sets voluntary goals to curb…”

AI Rebellion Target Identified

Technology · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-14
The anti-AI rebellion just found its first real target — and it has a street address Washington Examiner · 2026-09-14 leans left

“Data centers, once infrastructure that interested few outside the tech industry and planning commissions, are becoming objects of intense opposition worldwide.”

Trump National Security Rulings

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-14
Trump Keeps Using “National Security” to Do What He Wants Mother Jones · 2026-09-14 leans left

“Building more hyperscale data centers: “It is a national security imperative for the United States to achieve and maintain unquestioned and unchallenged global technological dominance,””

Midterm Candidates Green Policies

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-14
Disaster insurance, datacenters, right to repair: meet the midterm candidates running on green policies The Guardian · 2026-09-14 leans left

“At least 11 datacenters are planned throughout Michigan, and three hyperscaler-size ones are proposed in district 7 alone, with another recently struck down by Lansing’s city council.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-14
Beijing hits back at Anthropic CEO's call to curb China's AI development NPR · 2026-09-14

“Trump and Xi could discuss AI governance at summit Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to discuss AI governance, among other topics, at a meeting planned on Sept. 24.”

Trump Environmental Policies Criticized

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-14
Former EPA Officials: Trump Is Letting Data Centers Make People Sick Mother Jones · 2026-09-14 leans strongly left

“…mental Protection Network, are warning in a new report that since January 2025, Donald Trump’s EPA has embarked on a systematic weakening of pollution safeguards, permitting processes, inspection norms, and other guardrails—at least 30 different actions—that…”

Hidden Wealth Of Millionaires

Economy/Business · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-14
The powerful millionaires hiding in plain sight NPR · 2026-09-14 leans strongly left

“At the center of their story is a quiet revolution in the American economy: the rise of a particular kind of private business.”

AI Future Concerns

Technology · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-14
The AI Doomsday Future Is Not Inevitable The Intercept · 2026-09-14

“The U.S. government spends billions employing private corporations to obtain mountains of data — and the surveillance space is only getting more privatized in Donald Trump’s second term.”

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