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.Reuters10d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyElizabeth 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.Newsweek10d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyMike Johnsonai data center debate
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 News25d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyMike 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-Review28d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyMike JohnsonHR 9340house vote on data center bill
Rep. Roy to Newsmax: Iran Has Never Negotiated in Good FaithRep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, on Thursday defended President Donald Trump's hard-line approach toward Iran, arguing on Newsmax that Tehran has repeatedly failed to negotiate in good faith while posing a continuing threat to U.S. national security and global energy markets.Newsmax4mo agoWhole story →SecurityPlanetChip Royus iran tensions escalate
