High Ranking Republican Joins Dems To Back Nationwide Data Center Moratorium

Missouri Senator Josh Hawley has become the first Senate Republican to support a nationwide moratorium on data centers, joining progressive Democrats amid growing public backlash against AI infrastructure. The shift follows recent midterm elections where voters overwhelmingly passed ballot measures restricting data center construction and elected candidates promising crackdowns. In response to the political liability, tech companies are reportedly adjusting their strategies by hiring former officials and modifying energy commitments. Open article →