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Data centers become ‘sleeper issue’ that could decide elections

As AI infrastructure demand booms, data centers are turning into a political liability — and a GOP memo warns voter backlash could make them a deciding issue in races across the country.

Diana Goovaerts Aug 19, 2026 3:49pm

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Trump FCC pick Danielle Thumann puts FCC partisan balance in spotlight

Aug 7, 2026 2:04pm

Ban on data center transceiver imports would be ‘terrible,’ analysts say

Aug 5, 2026 11:52am

America’s AI future depends on fiber, permitting reform, execs tell Congress

Jul 30, 2026 4:59pm

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Telecom Act at 30: How deregulation reshaped telecom

Jun 24, 2026 11:05am

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AI power demand hits regulatory tipping point

Jun 15, 2026 6:01pm