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SHOCKING: Jon husted - What They Never Told You

Republican senator says his own party are ‘tone deaf’ as GOP spends millions to try to hold back Democratic blue wave

‘You’ve got Republicans scrambling everywhere’

The Independent UK · 8h ago

Hurt by Trump, Senate Republicans plan to bolster affordability credentials before midterms

Senate Republicans are set to vote on the Ratepayer Protection Act to tackle rising electricity prices. They aim to win over voters struggling with inflation caused by various issues, including the Iran war. Republican candidates are distancing themselves from Trump to show independence on relevant local concerns. This vote follows…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Senate plots its final week before elections with potential data center electricity vote

The Senate will return next week to wrap up business before the November midterm elections, seeking to take action on an affordability issue and score a political win for an endangered Republican incumbent. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., told reporters Thursday that a wide array of bills could potentially…

Roll Call · Sep 25

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As GOP revives anti-trans playbook, Dems try to turn the page

Republicans are returning to a familiar 2024 playbook in the final weeks before the midterms, stoking fears about transgender people in sports, schools and beyond. But this time, Democrats are striking back. Some candidates running in red states have tried to distance themselves from their party’s commitment to transgender rights.…

Roll Call · Sep 24

9 Senate races that could decide the 2026 midterm elections as Republicans fight to hold their majority and Democrats target key battleground seats

The 2026 Senate race is narrowing around a handful of states where one seat could change the balance in Washington. Republicans hold 53 seats, while Democrats need four net gains for control. From Alaska's unusual ballot to Ohio's comeback fight, these contests offer the clearest look at where the Senate…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Republicans have a billion-dollar answer to Trump's weak midterm polling

Republican groups are dramatically outspending Democrats in several key Senate and House races, deploying hundreds of millions of dollars in outside advertising as the party tries to defend vulnerable seats ahead of the midterms. But the financial advantage may not fully offset voter concerns over inflation, fuel prices and Donald…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

All the polls show a Republican bloodbath in the Midterms. So why aren’t Democrats celebrating?

IN FOCUS: Democrats have plenty of structural advantages. But, Eric Garcia writes, Republicans have a cash advantage and are dipping back into some tactics that worked in the past

The Independent UK · Sep 18

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The Latest: Federal judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days' notice of any building changes

A federal judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to provide 30 days’ notice before making any major physical changes to the building, including demolishing it — as President Donald Trump has threatened

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Ratepayer bill aimed at data center buildout blocked in Senate

High-profile legislation amounting to lawmakers’ first real stab at addressing voter anger over data centers stalled in the Senate on Thursday after securing overwhelming support in the House a day earlier. Senate Energy and Natural Resources ranking member Martin Heinrich objected to a unanimous consent request by Sen. Jon Husted,…

Roll Call · Sep 17

Bill aimed at voter anger over data centers passes House

The House passed legislation Wednesday that would direct states to consider adopting federal standards for large-scale industrial power users, an attempt to address growing voter anger over the speed and scale of data center development. The bill passed 417-3 under suspension of the rules, a procedure that requires support from…

Roll Call · Sep 16

Republican senator fires aide who used Nazi soldiers as Facebook profile picture

Washington Post report also reveals Jon Husted staffer Stephen Woytek created pro-Rhodesia playlist on Spotify

The Guardian - US · Sep 11

Rating changes: 10 races move toward Democrats, one toward Republicans

The midterm primary season is nearly complete and the general election is less than two months away, but there’s still plenty of uncertainty in the House and Senate battlegrounds. Polls show Republican candidates and incumbents around the country underperforming in states and districts that typically vote for Republicans. If President…

Roll Call · Sep 10

Three states have changed election canvassing deadlines in 2026

Welcome to the Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Sep 8

Everything you need to know about the chaotic multi-billion-dollar battle for Senate majority

Democrats have found themselves competing in states that once seemed beyond their reach

The Independent UK · Sep 8

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The Independent UK · Sep 5

Communities nationwide are fighting furiously against data centers. The companies behind them are turning to politics

IN FOCUS : ‘The moral of the story is, trying to bypass communities in developing these data centers is not working, and they’re going to take it to the polls,’ said one expert, Josh Marcus reports

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Elon Musk’s America PAC spends over $800,000 to boost Republicans in key Senate races

Elon Musk's America PAC spent over $800,000 on Republican candidates recently. This funding supported campaign materials for close midterm election races. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton received significant financial backing from the PAC. Senator Susan Collins and Senator Jon Husted also benefited from this spending. The PAC's actions aim to…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

US election candidates turn on AI data centers as power bills, noise fuel anger

Data centers are now a key election issue across America. Rising electricity bills and noise pollution fuel voter anger against Big Tech companies. Candidates from both parties are campaigning on opposition to these facilities. Some states have imposed moratoriums and new regulations on data center development. This growing opposition challenges…

The Independent UK · Aug 27

A young Ohio family killed in truck wreck is at center of a Republican attack ad. Their relatives are furious

The campaign ad, circulated by the National Republican Senatorial Committee, has been viewed more than 5.6 million times on YouTube

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Capital & Main · Aug 27

Candidates Run Against Data Centers, but Ohio Legislature Didn’t Get the Memo

Candidates in both parties turn on the industry while a bill redefining coal and gas as “clean” energy moves quietly in the statehouse.

Fortune · Aug 24

Greg Abbott turned from data center 'epicenter' booster to skeptic—and Trump is calling it an economic 'mistake'

"They got the backlash they deserve," Greg Abbott said in an interview on ABC This Week. Less than a year ago, he wanted his state to be the "epicenter."

TechRadar · Aug 23

'This has become a sleeper issue for the entire election cycle': Republican Party tells top AI firms to do something about rising US data center opposition

Republican Senate memo warns AI companies that public anger over data centers could cost a crucial Ohio crucial seat.

International Business Times UK · Aug 23

Senate Passes Interim Spending Bill to Fund Government Through 11 Dec and Confirms Todd Blanche

The US Senate passed a temporary spending bill to avoid a government shutdown and confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, highlighting bipartisan tensions over his ties to former President Trump.

The Independent UK · Aug 21

JD Vance returns to ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ steel plant as Republicans sweat crucial Ohio races

Vice President JD Vance will return to his hometown Friday to campaign for Republican candidates

Benzinga · Aug 20

GOP Fears Data Center Backlash Could Cost Ohio Senate Seat—and Derail AI Expansion Across US: Report

The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) has reportedly alerted top AI firms, privately, about the potential political fallout from the negative public opinion surrounding U.S. data centers.

International Business Times · Aug 19

The GOP Is Warning AI Companies Over Data Center Backlash. The Ohio Senate Race Could Be A Test.

A private memo from the Senate Republican campaign arm warns that opposition to data centers is hurting Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio and could make politicians elsewhere more reluctant to support new AI infrastructure projects.

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