Texas agency sues to stop release of data center records that it says could aid terroristsA lawsuit will test whether Texas officials can withhold data center location details under the state Homeland Security Act.The Texas Tribune16h agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticetexas data center lawsuit
Read Sen. Perry's proposed ban on surveillance pricingState Sen. Russet Perry, D-Loudoun, says businesses shouldn't be able to use your personal data to charge customized, higher prices. Here's her bill.Richmond Times-Dispatch2d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologysurveillance pricing ban proposal
SC Attorney General Alan Wilson presses Flock Safety for answers on AI use, data privacySouth Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson sent a letter to Flock Safety on Monday, questioning the company’s privacy and security policies regarding its license-plate camera system.WIS102d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyflock safety ai inquiry
Why this Utah Republican says Trump’s second term is ‘unratable’Rep. Mike Kennedy weighs in on the “good and bad” of deportations and sides with Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson voter privacy in election security battle.Salt Lake City Deseret News4d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyMike Kennedyutah election security debate
Democrats dump $7 million in antiDemocrats are spending $7 million on television ads focused on tying Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) to data centers.Washington Examiner6d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyJon Hustedohio senate election ads
Rep. Mike Cloud to Newsmax: Dems Want Trump to FailRep. Michael Cloud accused Senate Democrats of blocking Republican-backed bills on data center costs, congressional stock trading and voter ID.Newsmax6d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetMichael CloudHR 9340midterm elections
Senate adjourns until after the 2026 midterm electionsThe chamber's last day in session was filled with quibbling over data centers and election reform — issues primed to shape the campaign trail.USA TODAY6d agoWhole story →GovernmentCulturesenate pre election recess
WATCH LIVE: Data center bill falls short as Senate holds final votes before the midtermsA bill that attempts to address voter worries about data centers and their impact on energy costs failed to advance in the Senate on Wednesday, falling victim to an election-year clash on how best to address a growing concern.PBS News7d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetdata center bill vote
John Thune tees up doomed votes on data centers and stock tradingBoth the Ratepayer Protection Act and a second bill restricting stock trading by members of Congress are slated to fail on Wednesday.Washington Examiner7d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetJohn ThuneHR 7008HR 9340senate votes on ethics bills