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US Data Centers Face Midterms Test, AI Demand Risk

Bloomberg Politics26 October 2026, 16:54 UTCUnited States of America

Data centers have become a major issue in the Nov. 3 midterm elections in the US. While federal regulation on limiting new build is a longshot due to President Donald Trump’s opposition, states may still use their control over power markets and permitting rules to respond to popular backlash. BNEF's Lead US Policy Analyst, Derrick Flakoll joins to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)

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