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One card per story, every outlet that covered it392h agoYahooBill Cassidy says Trump’s FDA pick faces uncertain committee voteSenate HELP Chair Bill Cassidy says he still has questions about FDA commissioner nominee Heidi Overton, leaving the outcome of Wednesday's committee vote uncertain.1 outlet9 linked 2d agoNewsweekTrump Pushes $350B Military Bill, Says Democrats Will ‘Block and Resist’Trump seeks $350 billion for defense via reconciliation before Democrats take Congress in January, within a $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 defense request.1 outletDefenseCongress weighs defense reconciliation bill and Dec. 11 funding deadline in lame duck23 linked 6d agoYahooRepublican moves to force Pete Hegseth impeachment vote this weekRep. Thomas Massie plans to force a House vote this week on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, strikes in the Caribbean and Yemen, and alleged retaliation against Sen. Mark Kelly. House Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress82 linked2 articles
- 6d agoYahooEarliestRepublican moves to force Pete Hegseth impeachment vote this week
- 5d agoReasonPickupMassie Is Giving Over 300 Civilian War Dead a Voice In Hegseth's Impeachment
6d agoYahoo · research by Rhodium GroupDemocratic US senators see hope for permitting bill ahead of key Senate voteThe Senate advanced Sen. Martin Heinrich's Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, a permitting reform bill to speed federal environmental reviews of energy projects, by a 73-25 cloture vote on Nov. 9, 2026, over opposition from tribes and environmental groups. EnergySenate advances bipartisan energy permitting bill as Democrats split394 linked10 articles · 6 outlets · The Guardian
- 9d agoSource NMNew analyses contend New Mexico US Sen. Heinrich’s permitting bill would cut emissions, costs
- 6d agoThe GuardianSenate votes on bill to speed up projects from gas pipelines to clean energy
- 6d agoYahooPickupDemocratic US senators see hope for permitting bill ahead of key Senate vote
- 5d agoLatitude MediaPickupSenate’s bipartisan permitting bill faces crucial test
- 5d agoSource NMEarliestUS Senate advances New Mexico US Sen. Heinrich’s controversial permit reform bill
- 5d agoInside Climate NewsSenate Advances Permitting Overhaul But Roadblocks Loom
- 5d agoReasonPickupSenate Advances Bipartisan Permitting Bill That Could Unleash Energy Development With Major Caveats
- 5d agoYahooPickupSenate Advances Bipartisan Permitting Bill That Could Unleash Energy Development With Major Caveats
- 4d agoYahooPickupMany liberals hate this bill to overhaul permitting. Democrats may help pass it anyway.
- 4d agoYahooPickupMany liberals hate this bill to overhaul permitting. Democrats may help pass it anyway.
4d agoLos Angeles TimesFor peptide enthusiasts, a new HHS policy means party timeHHS's enforcement discretion policy lets pharmacies compound six unapproved peptides ahead of a final FDA rule, which critics say expands access without adequate safety or efficacy evidence.1 outletBiotech5 linked 6d agoAP NewsSenate weighs energy legislation amid data center backlashThe administration has spent nearly $4 billion paying energy companies to relinquish offshore wind leases, which the permitting bill would end. EnergySenate advances bipartisan energy permitting bill as Democrats split63 linked2 articles
- 6d agoYahooPickupSenate weighs sweeping energy legislation in first major action since midterm elections
- 6d agoAP NewsEarliestSenate weighs energy legislation amid data center backlash
6d agoYahooNew Mexico US Sen. Heinrich urges Senate passage of permitting reform bill amid ongoing oppositionHeinrich and Whitehouse pressed the Senate to pass their permitting reform bill, the American Affordability and Jobs Act, after amendments failed to satisfy tribal and environmental opponents. EnergySenate advances bipartisan energy permitting bill as Democrats split60 linked2 articles
5d agoLatitude MediaDid energy prices break MAGA?Latitude Media's post-election panel argues that energy costs and data center backlash, especially in Texas and Ohio, drove voters away from Trump's energy dominance agenda and toward Democrats in the 2026 midterms.1 outletEnergyDemocratic midterm wins reshape state clean energy and utility policy6 linked 4d agoVanity FairLobbyists Are Preparing Silicon Valley Titans for Democratic Subpoenas and Congressional CrackdownVanity Fair reports that tech lobbyists are preparing Silicon Valley firms for expected Democratic congressional subpoenas and possible narrow AI, crypto, and antitrust crackdowns after the 2026 midterms.1 outletAI7 linked 2d agoYahoo · research by Canary MediaThe GOP lost its iron grip on Ohio. What’s the outlook for clean energy?Canary Media reports that Democratic state election wins in November 2026 open paths for states to push clean energy, data center clean-power requirements, and utility affordability measures despite federal vetoes. EnergyDemocratic midterm wins reshape state clean energy and utility policy13 linked4 articles · 2 outlets
- 9d agoCanary MediaEarliestDemocrats' state wins open the door for major clean energy progress
- 4d agoCanary MediaPickupNew Dem regulators plan to take on Georgia Power’s data center gas boom
- 3d agoCanary MediaThe GOP lost its iron grip on Ohio. What’s the outlook for clean energy?
- 2d agoYahooPickupThe GOP lost its iron grip on Ohio. What’s the outlook for clean energy?
12d agoSemafor · research by Tech Oversight ProjectDemocrats run more anti-tech ads amid AI boomOpenAI's policy rebrand of data centers as "compute campuses" and push for a mandatory AI testing bill drew skeptical reactions from lawmakers and AI safety advocates. AIIncoming Democrats eye AI safety push in new Congress36 linked13 articles · 3 outlets · The Hill
- 13d agoSemaforElection ‘war rooms’ enter the AI age
- 12d agoSemaforPickupPolitical opposition to data centers mounts in US and abroad
- 12d agoSemaforEarliestOpenAI pushes policy rebrand to a skeptical audience
- 12d agoSemaforPickupDemocrats run more anti-tech ads amid AI boom
- 11d agoSemaforBig Tech braces for a bluer Washington
- 11d agoSemaforConservative group issues warning on AI
- 10d agoSemaforDemocrats are fired up on AI. Consensus is harder.
- 10d agoSemaforWhere AI money worked in the midterms
- 6d agoSemaforAI safety groups outline their plans for a new Washington
- 6d agoYahooPickupAI safety groups outline their plans for a new Washington
- 4d agoSemaforPickupUS data center construction to remain strong in 2027
- 4d agoThe HillTech watchdog lays out Democratic agenda for first 100 days
- 2d agoSemaforTrump’s AI task force discusses cyber risks
6d agoPoliticoFreedom Caucus lays out legislative priorities for lame-duck sessionThe House Freedom Caucus urged GOP leaders to pass border security codification, voter ID, appropriations at existing levels, a defense and tax reconciliation package, a permitting bill, and nominee confirmations before the lame-duck session ends.1 outletCongress weighs defense reconciliation bill and Dec. 11 funding deadline in lame duck10 linked 6d agoThe GuardianAnti-AI populism is the future of American politics | Garrison LovelyGarrison Lovely's Guardian opinion piece contends that voter backlash against AI datacenters and industry influence after the 2026 midterms makes anti-AI populism the defining political force heading into 2028.1 outletAIIncoming Democrats eye AI safety push in new Congress12 linked 6d agoThe GuardianTrump admits deportation policy was ‘too tough’ despite promotion of Stephen MillerTrump concedes in a 60 Minutes interview that his deportation policy was "too tough," proposes a deal with Democrats to let long-term undocumented residents stay, and defends his Iran war and crypto-linked wealth.1 outlet16 linked 6d agoThe GuardianWe can’t just ‘move on’: Democrats must hold Trump accountable | Jan-Werner MüllerA Guardian opinion column urges Democrats, fresh from midterm wins, to hold the Trump administration accountable through testimony, impeachment and legal action rather than moving on. Democrats plan House oversight probes as Blanche won't rule out charges against Garcia12 linked2 articles
- 6d agoThe GuardianEarliestWe can’t just ‘move on’: Democrats must hold Trump accountable | Jan-Werner Müller
- 6d agoThe GuardianPickupTime to fight back: five leading thinkers on what Democrats should do post-midterms
6d agoThe Guardian‘A complete repudiation’: public health won big in US midterm electionsPublic health candidates and issues won broad support in the 2026 US midterm elections, with voters rejecting abortion restrictions and anti-trans measures mixed in results, according to a Guardian report.1 outlet6 linked 7d agoAxiosTrump's AG won't rule out prosecuting Democrats who threaten to investigateBlanche refused on CNN and Fox to rule out criminal charges against Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Robert Garcia, after Trump ordered DOJ to probe Democrats threatening investigations.1 outletDemocrats plan House oversight probes as Blanche won't rule out charges against Garcia10 linked 7d agoPoliticoRep. Robert Garcia: ‘The days of us not fighting back are over’Ranking Democrat Rep. Robert Garcia pledged on CNN to launch Oversight Committee probes of Trump administration officials and family members, while Attorney General Todd Blanche condemned the plan as threats.1 outletDemocrats plan House oversight probes as Blanche won't rule out charges against Garcia11 linked 7d agoPoliticoSanders warns Democrats about spending too much time investigating TrumpSanders urges incoming Democrats to prioritize affordability over investigating Trump and says he will summon RFK Jr. before the HELP committee.1 outlet12 linked 11d agoAxiosKey Pentagon priorities in peril after Democratic sweepHouse Republicans are poised to vote on Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, after the GOP's midterm losses shifted the political calculus. SpaceDefenseHouse Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress91 linked3 articles
- 11d agoAxiosKey Pentagon priorities in peril after Democratic sweep
- 10d agoAxiosWhy Pete Hegseth could fall through "thin ice"
- 7d agoAxiosEarliestHouse poised to impeach Pete Hegseth after GOP midterm defeat
9d agoTechTargetData center boom could hit a political wall after midtermsPost-midterm governor wins by Democrats promising data center moratoriums in Texas, Ohio and Georgia, plus local ballot measures restricting development, raise political risk for the data center industry while Congress may move on permitting reform.1 outletEnergyAIVoters back data center limits in 2026 elections; Hawley seeks national moratorium11 linked 7d agoAxiosBehind the Curtain: Texas is the #1 story of AmericaAxios reports that Tuesday's elections produced a wave of voter pushback against AI and data center buildout, including dozens of local moratoriums and a Texas governor win for a candidate pledging a data center construction hold. Voters back data center limits in 2026 elections; Hawley seeks national moratorium15 linked2 articles
10d agoAxiosVance takes a step toward 2028 in MAGA power playAxios reports that Vice President Vance is personally leading indirect talks with Iran through Qatari and Pakistani mediators to secure a new ceasefire, with progress slow and a possible technical meeting not yet scheduled. US-Iran ceasefire and nuclear talks via mediators38 linked4 articles
9d agoAxiosEx-RFK Jr. adviser says Trump admin corruption prompted resignationFormer HHS adviser Calley Means says on Joe Rogan that corruption in the Trump administration, including alleged favoritism toward Bayer and lobbyist-linked funding priority, drove his resignation.1 outlet3 linked 10d agoSemaforDemocrats plan healthcare votes to goad TrumpSemafor reports Democrats are planning healthcare votes after the midterms to pressure Trump on Medicaid cuts, ACA tax credits, Medicare for All, and drug pricing.1 outlet6 linked 10d agoAxiosNow comes the test for Dems: household budget reliefAxios analysis says Democrats must pick fast, piecemeal health cost fixes that likely need Trump's cooperation, with broader reforms deferred to later. 7 linked2 articles
- 10d agoAxiosEarliestDemocrats' big challenge on health care costs
- 10d agoAxiosNow comes the test for Dems: household budget relief
11d agoAxiosBehind the Curtain: The Trump obliterationAxios recaps Democrats' sweeping November 2026 midterm wins, including Senate flips, Texas upsets, and the collapse of GOP mid-cycle redistricting. 11 linked3 articles
- 11d agoAxiosEarliestEverything you need to know about last night in under 1,000 words
- 11d agoAxiosPickupBehind the Curtain: The Trump obliteration
- 9d agoAxios"Never heard of them": Meet the incoming House Dems who shocked even their own party
11d agoLatitude MediaHow Democrats’ midterm sweep will rewire energy and data center policyDemocrats' 2026 midterm sweep flips Congress and several key governorships and state utility commissions, setting up new state-level data center moratoria and utility-rate policy.1 outletEnergyDemocratic midterm wins reshape state clean energy and utility policy8 linked 11d agoSemaforDemocrats turn scrutiny to tech CEOs and Trump officialsSemafor reports that corporate America is readying executives for likely post-midterm Democratic congressional scrutiny over business dealings that courted President Trump. Democrats plan House oversight probes as Blanche won't rule out charges against Garcia47 linked7 articles
- 13d agoSemaforDemocrats weigh ‘lawfare’ against Trump
- 12d agoSemaforPickupDemocrats eye post-election powers
- 12d agoSemaforEarliestCorporate America prepares for post-midterm Democratic backlash
- 11d agoSemaforDemocrats turn scrutiny to tech CEOs and Trump officials
- 11d agoSemaforPickupDemocrats to focus on affordability and corruption probes
- 11d agoSemafor‘Out for blood’: Investigations overshadow dealmaking in newly divided Washington
- 9d agoSemaforDemocrats’ CEO targets remain a work in progress
11d agoAxiosDemocrats win chance to take on energy costsAxios reports that Democrats' midterm wins, fueled by voter anger over energy prices and data center backlash, give them a path to energy affordability legislation and oversight, though no detailed agenda has been released.1 outletEnergy16 linked 11d agoSemaforHow a Democrat shocked the world in South CarolinaSemafor reports that Democrat Annie Andrews unexpectedly defeated Republican Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina's Senate race, crediting her early ad spending, a strategy of exploiting GOP divisions over Trump's endorsement, and Graham's weakness as a candidate.1 outlet1 linked 10d agoSemaforTrump blames GOP midterm defeat on the Iran warSemafor reports Republicans are questioning whether a 2028 successor can emerge from Trump's administration after midterm losses tied to the Iran war and economic discontent. 44 linked5 articles
- 13d agoSemaforHow Trump's iron grip on the Republican Party put the Senate in play
- 12d agoSemaforPickupTrump administration takes optimistic tone on Iran while launching new strike
- 10d agoSemaforPickupTrump blames GOP midterm defeat on the Iran war
- 10d agoSemaforPickupUncertainty persists over Trump’s next move on Iran
- 9d agoSemaforEarliestRepublicans worry that Trump’s successor can’t come from his White House
11d agoAxiosWIPEOUT: GOP LOSES HOUSE AND SENATEAxios reports AP projections that Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the November 2026 midterms, with Senate flips in South Carolina, Kansas, Texas, Iowa, Ohio, and Michigan-area wins among others.1 outlet10 linked 11d agoAxiosTrump says GOP lost because he wasn't on ballot, is "willing to accept" resultsTrump blamed his absence from the ballot and Fox News for Republican midterm losses while signaling willingness to accept results and deal with Democrats.1 outlet2 linked 10d agoSemaforRepublicans trade blame for historic midterm lossRepublicans are blaming each other and the president for heavy midterm losses, with Trump's tariffs and Iran war cited as causes.1 outlet3 linked 11d agoSemaforSenate goes Democratic in a ‘generational wipeout’ of Trump’s partyDemocrats won sweeping House and Senate gains in the 2026 midterm elections, flipping Senate seats in several states and capturing governorships in red states. 16 linked3 articles
- 12d agoSemaforPickupVoters begin casting ballots in US midterm elections
- 11d agoSemaforSenate goes Democratic in a ‘generational wipeout’ of Trump’s party
- 11d agoSemaforEarliestMassive blue wave hands Congress to Democrats
11d agoSemaforRepublicans underperform as first midterm votes are countedEarly midterm returns in Indiana and Kentucky show Democrats running well ahead of their 2024 early totals, with competitive races in Indiana's 5th and Kentucky's 6th districts.1 outlet5 linked 11d agoAxiosDemocrats will face a health care stress testAxios analysis says Democrats' post-election health care agenda, including Medicare for All votes and Medicaid cut rollbacks, will be constrained by limits and internal divisions.1 outlet5 linked 12d agoSemaforRepublicans keep Senate hopes alive, mindful of the majority’s powerSemafor reports Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso says Republicans must hold the Senate to confirm Trump judicial nominees and block Democratic-led impeachment trials ahead of the 2026 midterms.1 outlet1 linked
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