US lawmakers including Sen. Warren push energy regulators to reject acquisition of power company AESA group of US lawmakers including Senator Elizabeth Warren asked federal energy regulators this week to reject a more than $33 billion sale of power company AES, saying it could drive up electricity bills and benefit data centers at the expense of utility customers, according to a letter seen by Reuters.Reuters6d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetElizabeth Warrenaes acquisition review
Mike Johnson Rejects AI Data Center Fury as Psyop. GOP Voters May DisagreeHouse Speaker Mike Johnson has dismissed growing opposition to AI data centers as a Chinese influence operation.Newsweek7d agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanetMike Johnsonai data center debate
Maryland Congressman Andy Harris seeks to suspend federal gas tax to help "families and truckers"Maryland Congressman Andy Harris has introduced legislation that would temporarily suspend the federal gas tax through the end of the year.CBS News20d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetAndy Harrisfederal gas tax suspension proposal
Live updates: Trump calls on Ukraine to stop targeting Russian oil amid soaring diesel pricesLive updates and the latest news as Trump calls on Ukraine to stop targeting Russian oil amid soaring diesel prices and Mike Johnson says Congress could “work through” Trump’s vow to give every adult a $5,000 payment if Republicans keep the House and Senate.NBC News21d agoWhole story →TechnologySecurityMike Johnsonai regulation debate
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-Review24d agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanetMike JohnsonHR 9340house vote on data center bill
