AI data centers took a beating in the midterm elections. A reckoning may be ahead for tech giants

AI data centers took a beating in the midterm elections. A reckoning may be ahead for tech giants

Associated Press
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November 6, 2026
By MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — After a campaign season filled with outrage against artificial intelligence data...
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Trump Dubs Greg Abbott a ‘RINO’ After Shock Election Loss

Trump Dubs Greg Abbott a ‘RINO’ After Shock Election Loss

Payton Anderson
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November 6, 2026
President Donald Trump is weighing in on Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R-TX) loss this week that left many shocked. Gov. Abbott...
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James Talarico Takes Aim at Elon Musk After Historic Texas Senate Win

James Talarico Takes Aim at Elon Musk After Historic Texas Senate Win

Payton Anderson
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November 5, 2026
After winning a historic election for U.S. Senate as a Texas Democrat, James Talarico wasted no time calling out the...
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ERCOT Gas Generation Queue Surges 85% as Texas Data Center Demand Grows

ERCOT Gas Generation Queue Surges 85% as Texas Data Center Demand Grows

Raeylee Barefield
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November 4, 2026
Natural gas generation capacity in ERCOT's interconnection queue rose 85.5% over the past year, reaching 81,033.87 megawatts in September 2026,...
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Texas Senate Showdown: James Talarico Claims Victory Over Ken Paxton

Texas Senate Showdown: James Talarico Claims Victory Over Ken Paxton

Raeylee Barefield
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November 4, 2026
Texas has picked its next U.S. Senator. Democrat James Talarico defeated Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in Tuesday night's election,...
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Greg Abbott Appeals Order to Release Redacted Elon Musk Communications

Greg Abbott Appeals Order to Release Redacted Elon Musk Communications

Payton Anderson
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October 29, 2026
Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) filed an appeal after a Travis County judge issued a temporary restraining order earlier this week...
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Abbott Campaign Targets Gina Hinojosa Over Donors, Soros-Backed Groups

Abbott Campaign Targets Gina Hinojosa Over Donors, Soros-Backed Groups

Raeylee Barefield
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October 28, 2026
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's (R) campaign is accusing Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa (D) of hypocrisy over her criticism of...
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Texas Shuts Down Automated Permit System After Data Center Controversy

Texas Shuts Down Automated Permit System After Data Center Controversy

Raeylee Barefield
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October 26, 2026
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has temporarily shut down its automated electronic permitting system after watchdog groups found...
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Gina Hinojosa Blasts Abbott as Data Center Permits Advance Despite Pause

Gina Hinojosa Blasts Abbott as Data Center Permits Advance Despite Pause

Raeylee Barefield
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October 21, 2026
Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa (D) criticized Gov. Greg Abbott (R) after a new watchdog report found state regulators...
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Veronica Escobar Continues Push to Relocate Fort Bliss Data Center

Veronica Escobar Continues Push to Relocate Fort Bliss Data Center

Payton Anderson
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October 19, 2026
As the local impacts of data centers remain a key issue in the upcoming midterm election, Representative Veronica Escobar (D-TX)...
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