Trump likes data centers. Congress seems stuck. The midterms could deliver a verdict.

WASHINGTON — The rare 2026 issue that draws huge support from Republicans and Democrats in Congress is the same one that’s mobilized many Americans: restrictions on giant data centers. The House has overwhelmingly passed legislation forcing state regulators to consider requirements that data centers absorb the cost of the electricity they use. But there’s more […]
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The Webster School Senior Apartments at 2127 11th Street in St. Louis as seen on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. The building was formerly Webster Middle School and was converted over to residential use.
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The Webster School Senior Apartments at 2127 11th Street in St. Louis as seen on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. The building was formerly Webster Middle School and was converted over to residential use.
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