Trump defends data centers in Ohio as he rallies to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate racePresident Donald Trump is defending data centers powering AI projects during a campaign rally in Ohio. He insists they benefit local communities and warns against losing them to China. The topic is contentious, especially in Ohio's Senate race. Republican Sen. Jon Husted faces criticism for supporting data centers, which some blame for high energy costs.…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution5d agoWhole story →PlanetGovernmentohio senate race rally
Data center bill falls short in Senate as lawmakers take final votes before the midtermsThe Senate has failed to advance a bill that attempts to address voter worries about data centers and their impact on energy bills. The bill fell victim to an election-year clash on how best to address a growing concern. The measure needed 60 votes to advance, but fell short, 57-43. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Jon Husted, a Republican from Ohio, is in a…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution8d agoWhole story →PlanetGovernmentJon Husteddata center bill vote
Trump to travel to Ohio to stump for Sen. Jon Husted as the Republican faces competitive challengePresident Donald Trump plans to visit Ohio on Saturday in support of Sen. Jon Husted as the Republican tries to fend off a competitive challenge from Democratic former Sen. Sherrod Brown. The trip is scheduled to come after stops in Oklahoma on Thursday and Alabama on Friday. The Ohio race is seen as vital to determining control of the Senate. Trump had…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution11d agoWhole story →GovernmentBernie MorenoJon Hustedohio senate campaign
El-Sayed apologizes for comments he made responding to an attack on a Michigan synagogueAbdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, has apologized to the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus. On Saturday, he addressed comments he made after a synagogue attack in March, which he linked to Israel's actions in the Middle East. The synagogue attacker had lost family in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon. El-Sayed emphasized he…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1mo agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentMike Rogersmichigan senate election
Michigan Democrats want to fight Trump. First they have to stop fighting each otherMichigan Democrats want to focus on President Donald Trump and the economy heading into November. But divisions from a bruising Senate primary continue to follow them. Some Democrats have withheld support for Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, citing concerns about antisemitism and his association with streamer Hasan Piker. Piker’s latest comments about…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentMike Rogersmichigan senate primary fallout
Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm racesPresident Donald Trump has voiced strong support for AI and data centers, emphasizing their economic benefits and importance in the global AI race. Candidates in competitive midterm elections, however, are far less accepting. Data centers have become a contentious issue, with concerns about energy costs and environmental impact. In Ohio, Republican Jon…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →EconomyTechnologyJoe LombardoJon Hustedmidterm elections
