Court drops DOJ lawsuit over voter data against Maine official
Judge Dismisses Justice Department Lawsuit Against Maine Secretary of State A federal judge, appointed by Donald Trump, dismissed a lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) against Maine’s Secretary of State, Shena Bellows, on Thursday. This lawsuit, filed in September, accused Maine of breaching federal election laws by not providing data on its voters […]
Data center issues disrupting midterms — as AI might bear the cost
Data centers have increasingly become a political issue for both the AI industry and their supporters, shaping discussions as the 2026 midterm elections approach. It’s clear that those involved in AI are eager to reframe the conversation around this contentious infrastructure. This week, Republican Rep. Nancy Mace proposed a one-year halt on new data centers […]
Japanese Yen falls due to weak inflation data from Japan
USD/JPY Exchange Rate Movement The USD/JPY rose to about 159.10 at the start of the Asian trading session on Friday. This increase is largely due to weak inflation data in Japan, which is putting downward pressure on the yen against the US dollar. Later on Friday, the US is set to release its May Michigan […]
California governor candidate Tom Steyer changes his stance on AI data centers.
Tom Steyer’s Climate Advocacy Comes Under Scrutiny Democrat Tom Steyer has emphasized his commitment to climate change in his bid for California’s governorship. However, his recent change of heart regarding AI data centers might not sit well with some environmentalists who back his campaign. Greenpeace evaluated candidates and awarded Steyer an “A” rating, making him […]
Freedom Caucus Celebrates House Progress on Privacy Protections for Data Against Brokers in Appropriations Bill
House Appropriations Committee Moves to Protect Privacy Rights Members of the Freedom Caucus have expressed their support for the House Appropriations Committee as it passed amendments to a significant funding bill aimed at safeguarding Americans’ privacy from data brokers. “For too long, federal law enforcement has skirted the Constitution by buying and selling personal data […]
Report on foreign influence focuses on campaigns against US AI data centers.
Bernie Sanders Faces Criticism Over AI Discussions with Chinese Scientists The White House has raised concerns about China allegedly stealing AI technology on an industrial scale. In a recent statement, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders stirred up some controversy by advocating for “international cooperation” with Chinese scientists. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, Homeland Security officials recovered 15 […]
NV Energy is disconnecting 49,000 homes to supply power to data centers.
Power Supply Issues for Lake Tahoe Residents In March, NV Energy notified smaller California utilities that they would need to source their electricity from different providers. By May, this situation had drawn broader attention—largely because NV Energy is seeking additional power for its growing data centers. Nearly 49,000 residents in Lake Tahoe are facing the […]
Australian Dollar rises against Yen as China data falls short, JPY remains weak
Market Update: AUD/JPY and Japanese Yen Weakness The AUD/JPY was around 113.65 on Monday, showing a modest gain of 0.16% for the day. This rise comes amid continued weakness in the Japanese yen, which has supported the currency pair, despite some disappointing economic data from China that has somewhat limited the gains of the Australian […]
Initial Return Data Indicates Republican Voter Participation Has Tripled in Predominantly Democratic California
The Democratic Party’s Lead in California May be Diminishing Recent data suggests that the Democratic Party’s foothold in California is potentially weakening. Over 900,000 ballots were submitted by early voters during the June 2 primary, highlighting a significant increase in Republican votes compared to the last gubernatorial election four years prior. According to research from […]
The three major misconceptions supporting large AI data centers exposed
Rural Land and AI Data Centers Massive AI data centers are now consuming vast tracts of rural land, displacing farms and ranches that are vital for America’s food independence. This land appropriation by major tech companies is frequently justified with various arguments, ranging from competing with China in AI to claims of job creation and […]