Sen. Rand Paul
Coverage of Sen. Rand Paul in the Nexus archive.
- Power the future sends letter to lawmakers over data
Power the Future, an energy advocacy group, urges Congress to investigate opposition to data centers, alleging it is funded by billionaires and foreign-backed entities. The group cites nonprofits like the Sierra Club and Earthjustice, which have received millions in donations to oppose data center expansions, arguing such infrastructure is critical for U.S. economic and national security.
- Top energy group warns wealthy foreigners are potentially bankrolling anti-data center campaigns across US
Power the Future, a pro-energy advocacy group, alleges that wealthy foreigners and billionaires are funding anti-data center campaigns in the U.S. through nonprofits, urging Congress to investigate. The group claims these efforts threaten critical AI and infrastructure development, while environmental organizations argue data centers harm local communities.
- Senate Republicans block fourth attempt to limit Trump’s Iran war powers
Senate Republicans blocked a fourth resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's war authority in Iran, with the vote split 52-47. The move comes as the conflict approaches the 60-day limit under the War Powers Act.