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- 3d ago
Trump urges data centers to pay communities 'dividends' as midterm opposition grows
Trump says data center companies should pay communities a dividend to win over residents, as local opposition spreads ahead of the 3 November midterms. In Hazle, Pennsylvania, a $10,000 offer per household was called a bribe by residents.
- Oct 16
Ocasio-Cortez transfers $1 million to El-Sayed's Michigan Senate campaign
The New York representative moved the money from her own campaign on Friday, 16 October, as the Michigan race heads toward the 3 November vote. The sum is unusually large for a House member giving to a Senate race in another state.
- Oct 3
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez introduce federal bill to ban Flock license plate readers
The Ban Flock Act would strip federal grant funding from state and local police departments that deploy automated license plate readers, following a federal court ruling against warrantless searches.
- Sep 30
US Senate blocks resolution demanding report on West Bank violence and American deaths
A procedural vote in the US Senate rejected a measure requiring the Trump administration to assess human rights conditions in the West Bank and investigate the killings of nine Americans.
- Sep 24
FDA nominee Heidi Overton defends vaccine safety and faces scrutiny over abortion pill in Senate hearing
Dr. Heidi Overton told the Senate health panel that FDA-approved vaccines and mifepristone remain safe and effective, as the Senate Finance Committee advanced Chris Klomp for deputy health secretary.
- Sep 22
Lula and Trump clash over Latin American sovereignty and US power at UN
Speaking at the 81st UN General Assembly on 22 September 2026, Brazilian President Lula rejected US regional dominance ahead of Brazil's 4 October general election, while US President Trump threatened military action across Latin America.
- Sep 20
Donald Trump announces US AI Force and new tech tsar to accelerate sector
US President Donald Trump announced plans on Saturday to establish an AI Force modeled on the Space Force, rejecting industry calls to slow technology development.
- Sep 19
Alexis Tsipras declares readiness to govern again and presents 25 billion euro plan
Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced his readiness to lead the government again in an interview with Belgian newspaper Le Soir, outlining a four-year, 25 billion euro economic reconstruction plan.
- Sep 10
Anthropic report details blocked bioweapons research and state cyberattacks
A threat intelligence report from Anthropic reveals that scientists and state-backed hackers attempted to use Claude models for bioweapons planning, missile software, and cyber espionage.
- Sep 9
Microsoft AI chief warns against treating models as human while US lawmakers push for curbs
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman warned that anthropomorphising artificial intelligence could create competing silicon entities, while US figures across party lines demanded development limits.
- Sep 2
Ed Markey defeats Seth Moulton as older incumbents win Massachusetts primaries
Senator Ed Markey, 80, defeated Representative Seth Moulton on Tuesday, leading a sweep of victories for veteran Massachusetts Democratic lawmakers against younger challengers.
- Aug 23
Todd Monken nears Browns quarterback decision between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken plans to name either Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders as the starting quarterback on Monday following preseason evaluations and defensive roster adjustments.
- Aug 21
Voter backlash over AI data centers scrambles 2026 US midterm races as states impose building freezes
Political candidates across both parties are moving to restrict AI data centers after local opposition blocked $130 billion in projects and Gallup polling revealed 71% public opposition to nearby facilities.
- Aug 11
Crowley upsets polling-favorite Hong in Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley defeated Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong by half a percentage point in Wisconsin's gubernatorial primary, defying polls that had shown Hong leading by 22 points.
- Aug 8
US Senate passes stopgap funding bill 90-6 to avert shutdown, blocking Trump's grant and border priorities
The US Senate voted 90-6 on Saturday to fund the government through December 11, blocking several Trump administration priorities and setting up a December standoff with the House over federal grants.
- Aug 5
Wesley Bell defeats Cori Bush in Missouri as AIPAC spending tops $3 million again
Representative Wesley Bell defeats former Representative Cori Bush in a St. Louis Democratic primary rematch, propelled by more than $3 million in outside spending from pro-Israel groups.
- Aug 2
Progressive El-Sayed edges Stevens in Michigan Senate primary, setting up November showdown with Rogers
Progressive doctor Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated establishment-backed Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, fending off $98.2 million in spending to set up a November contest with Republican Mike Rogers.
- Jul 26
Maine Democrats select Troy Jackson as Senate nominee after Graham Platner withdraws amid assault allegation
Former state Senate president Troy Jackson secured the Democratic nomination at a hastily organized convention in Bangor, clearing the field after a string of rivals dropped out.
- Jul 23
Trump expands ratepayer protection pledge to 200 entities as AI data center backlash grows ahead of midterms
Nearly 200 utilities, data center developers and Republican governors signed the voluntary 'Ratepayer Protection Pledge' at an EPA event, as rising electricity bills fuel bipartisan opposition to AI infrastructure.
- Jul 21
Maine Democrat Troy Jackson says he won't back Schumer for Senate leader
Troy Jackson, the expected Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, said he would not support Chuck Schumer to continue as the party's leader and expressed reluctance to accept his help in the general election against Republican Susan Collins.
