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  • Sep 30

    FERC halts PJM data center power auction as Senate rejects cost bill

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ordered PJM Interconnection to suspend its emergency procurement plan, requiring data centers to fund their grid impact as a related Senate cost bill stalled.

  • Sep 24

    Trump Administration Airs Government-Funded 'Love Me' Television Ad on Cable Networks

    A 30-second commercial promoting President Donald Trump began broadcasting on Fox News and Newsmax on Wednesday, carrying a disclaimer that it was paid for by the U.S. government.

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Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing a Russia sanctions package that Congress passed in September and that was due to take effect within days. The waiver came as the White House sought lower diesel prices before the 3 November midterm elections.

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Demography and migration

The summit outcome refines known positions: hardline wording was dropped and a Commission framework was promised, but no binding act was adopted.

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