Blanche urged to investigate alleged foreign influence in fight against data centers

Lawmakers are urging acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to investigate claims of foreign influence in efforts to block data center construction, alleging collusion by China and Russia through funded organizations. Rep. Lance Gooden and GOP lawmakers argue that foreign-linked groups, such as the Party for Socialism and Liberation, are opposing data centers to hinder U.S. AI leadership. Neville Roy Singham, a tech entrepreneur with ties to China, is under investigation for funding groups linked to the Chinese Communist Party.