USDA plans to leave multiple buildings in Washington and move employees to regional centers.
On Thursday, the USDA announced plans to shift many of its staff from Washington, D.C., to five regional hubs, resulting in the vacating of several buildings in the capital, including its prominent research center. More than 2,000 employees will be relocating away from the D.C. area, according to the agency’s news release. The remaining 2,600 […]
MTG: Trump’s AI order overlooks the significant water consumption of data centers
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) expressed concerns on Thursday about President Trump’s initiative to develop artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, specifically highlighting the “large scale” water consumption associated with data centers. On Wednesday, Trump outlined a technology strategy in his AI Action Plan, which included signing three executive orders aimed at implementing part of the strategy. […]
Democrat in highly competitive House election centers campaign in DC, three hours from the district
Democrats aiming to unseat Republican House members in Virginia are questioning whether James Ossif, a Democratic candidate, is genuinely engaging with the communities he intends to represent. Ossif, a Lockheed Martin executive, is the most notable of three Democrats running against two-term incumbent Jen Kiggans (R-Va.). The 2nd Congressional District, located along the southeastern Virginia […]
Investigation into Air India crash centers on the actions of pilot Sumeet Sabharwal, according to a report
A cockpit recording from the Air India flight that crashed last month indicates that the captain reduced the fuel supply to the plane’s engines. This was reported by the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. Sources familiar with the ongoing investigation revealed that this revelation stems from initial evidence gathered by U.S. officials regarding the tragic […]
Kristi Noem is discussing plans with five Republican states to build detention centers.
Homeland Security Director Christie Noem Discusses Immigration Facility Plans This past weekend, Homeland Security Director Christie Noem confirmed plans to collaborate with five other states to create an immigration detention center modeled after a facility referred to as Wannial Catraz. While she didn’t specify which state is involved, Noem mentioned discussions that follow a successful […]
Trump highlights $92 billion in investments for data centers and energy
On Tuesday, President Trump highlighted a substantial $92 billion investment in a new private data center and energy initiative as his administration seeks to enhance the country’s energy production in light of the growing demand from artificial intelligence (AI). During the first Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit held in Pittsburgh, Trump announced investments from 20 […]
Google plans to spend $25 billion on AI data centers throughout the largest electric grid in the US over the next two years.
Google’s Major Investment in AI and Energy Google plans to invest $25 billion into data centers across the largest electrical grid in the U.S. over the next two years, which they believe will significantly bolster their efforts in artificial intelligence. Ruth Porat, the president and chief investment officer, is slated to join President Trump at […]
AI data centers might need power similar to five Hoover Dams.
US Internet Usage and Energy Demand Every hour of every day, Americans are online. A recent study shows that 96% of adults use the internet, often through mobile devices. It’s a significant jump from just 48% reported back in 2000. As internet usage rises, energy providers are starting to brace for higher electricity demands. Joseph […]
Alaska jokes about starting a ‘bear prison’ while the White House chief of staff encourages Republican states to collaborate with DHS on creating additional detention centers.
Alaska is humorously proposing the idea of “Bear Alcatraz” to assist the Trump administration in managing illegal immigration detention. This suggestion came just days after Florida announced plans for a large new immigration detention facility named “Crocodile Alcatraz,” designed to accommodate many illegal immigrants. “We may not have crocodiles, but we’ve got plenty of bears,” […]
To attract data centers, states give up hundreds of millions in tax income to tech firms.
Indiana’s Sales Tax Exemptions for Data Centers: A Growing Debate Back in 2019, Indiana’s Legislature rolled out a bill aimed at giving hefty sales tax exemptions to qualifying data centers. This legislation allows high-tech facilities filled with advanced servers to sidestep the state’s 7% tax when buying equipment and energy. This move has significantly benefited […]