Live updates: Trump stumps in Florida, boosting Donalds and criticizing OmarPresident Trump rallied voters closer to home Friday afternoon, with a campaign stop in Fort Myers, Fla., as long-awaited midterm elections approach. He'll be there to boost Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), who's running for governor, and Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), who is running for a full Senate term. The president both Thursday night and Friday...The Hill2d agoWhole story →PlanetGovernment
Global Oil Price Hits $116 a Barrel, Highest Since AprilInvestors have grown increasingly concerned that the war in Iran could escalate again, putting energy supplies at greater risk.The New York Times2d agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
Stocks Fall as Oil Rally Keeps a Lid on TreasuriesA resurgence in oil prices dragged down stocks and bonds, stoking concerns about inflation just days ahead of the next Fed decision. Brent crude topped $116 as a flare-up in Middle East violence threatened global supply. The S&P 500 saw back-to-back losses, even as selling pressure on tech firms abated. Yields rose after the market’s best day in more…Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →Planet
Brent crude oil tops $116, a six-month high, as tensions swell in the Middle EastU.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran on Thursday of trying to manipulate the oil market.CNBC2d agoWhole story →PlanetSecuritymiddle east oil market tensions
Under U.S. Watch, Venezuela Grapples With Tensions Over DemocracyPresident Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, and he focuses instead on its oil. But Secretary of State Marco Rubio is nudging talks between opposing politicians.The New York Times2d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanet
Sullivan proposes more energy production to lower costs, but keeps backing price-raising Iran warRepublican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, who is seeking a third term, has also proposed shorter-term solutions to the high cost of living — but they have limited reach.Anchorage Daily News22h agoWhole story →PlanetSecurityDan Sullivan
In U.S. Gas Talks With Kremlin, Hidden Financing for Alaska Project EmergesInterviews and documents show a Russian energy giant secretly funded a U.S. firm. The deal has been discussed in talks to end the war in Ukraine.The New York Times20h agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
'Make Him Veto Medicare for All': Khanna Proposes Bold Agenda in Case of Dem VictoryProgressives including Rep. Ro Khanna slammed a recommendation from Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz, who will be the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate if the party retakes control of the body following the November 3 midterm elections, that Democratic legislators should moderate their ambitions if they regain control of Congress. Speaking on CNN's "The Arena" with…Common Dreams20h agoWhole story →PlanetGovernment
Beshear on California Energy Policies Raising Costs: Trump Caused Increase in PricesOn Friday’s broadcast of HBO’s “Real Time,” Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) responded to criticism of California’s energy policies and their impact on costs by stating that, last year, “the price of diesel was less than half what it is The post Beshear on California Energy Policies Raising Costs: Trump Caused Increase in Prices appeared first on Breitbart .Breitbart News Network19h agoWhole story →PlanetCulture
Houthis claim string of new attacks on Saudi Arabia - Sat, 24 Oct 2026 PSTCAIRO — Yemen's Houthi rebels on Saturday said they had carried out a series of attacks on neighboring Saudi Arabia with which the Iran-aligned militia is locked in a military feud. The attacks were conducted with ballistic missiles and drones, and hit their targets, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a statement. The targets included King…Spokane Spokesman-Review19h agoWhole story →PlanetBuild
House passes bill aimed at addressing impact of data centers on energy costsThe House has approved a bill that aims to have artificial intelligence data centers pay for their substantial energy needs. WASHINGTON (AP) — TheBreitbart News Network1mo agoSources (4)Whole story →PlanetTechnologyHR 9340ai data center bill passage
Chuck Schumer Orders Democrats to Block Bill That Aims to Force Data Centers to Cover Increased Energy CostsSenate Democrats are working to short-circuit a bill aimed at protecting consumers from the costs of data centers.The Gateway Pundit25d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetHR 9340ratepayer protection act vote
This bill would make data centers pay their own way for powerSen. Mike Lee’s bipartisan bill could stop energy costs from passing to ratepayers, but a Utah data center developer says it’s already compliant.Salt Lake City Deseret News3d agoSources (2)Whole story →EconomyPlanetdata center regulation bill
New Mexico Democrat blocks bipartisan bill aimed toward protecting taxpayers from data center costsSen. Martin Heinrich blocked an effort to fast-track the bill through the Senate, arguing the bill does not go far enough to protect taxpayers from the costs of data centers.Salt Lake City Deseret News1mo agoWhole story →EconomyTechnologyMartin Heinrichratepayer protection act blockade
House Passes Bill Taking Aim at Data Center Electricity CostsThe measure would direct state regulators to consider rules requiring data centers to cover higher energy costs, but it would not compel them to do so.The New York Times1mo agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologydata center legislation
Data center bill to lower Americans' energy costs blocked by DemocratA top Democrat thwarted Republican-led Senate legislation that attempted to prevent Americans from paying high energy costs associated with data centers, despite the bill getting overwhelming bipartisan support in the House the day before.Spokane Spokesman-Review1mo agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyHR 9340house passes hr 9340
Senate Democrats block House-passed data center bill aimed at addressing energy costsSenate Democrats blocked a GOP-led effort to approve a bill aimed at shielding Americans from energy costs attributed to data centers, arguing it doesn't go far enough.CBS News25d agoSources (2)Whole story →PlanetTechnologyHR 9340senate rejects hr 9340
Data center bill could help shield Americans from rising energy costsWASHINGTON – The House of Representatives is preparing to vote on a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing Americans' energy bills from spiking because of nearby data centers, according to Speaker Mike Johnson's office.Spokane Spokesman-Review1mo agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyMike JohnsonHR 9340house vote on data center bill