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AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - Democrats hit the anti-incumbency trap

Democrats are learning a hard lesson Republicans know all too well: The party out of power doesn't just ride the anti-incumbency wave — it can also get swept up in it. Why it matters: The populist energy surging through the left after President Trump's return to the White House is roiling Democratic primaries and fueling establishment fears about the party's general election chances. - Just ask Senate Republicans how that went for them in 2010 , 2012 and 2022 . "We saw it in Missouri , we saw it in Indiana more than a decade ago," said Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.), the chair of the center-left New Democrat Coalition. - GOP candidates who were "off-putting" and held "positions that don't reflect the majority of the state" helped…

How has the Supreme Court's narrowing of the Voting Rights Act impacted the redistricting landscape for the upcoming elections?
The narrowing of the Voting Rights Act has enabled several Southern states to eliminate Democratic House seats, meaning House Democrats will need to fight for every single seat to attempt to cobble together a majority, even if they win the national popular vote decisively.
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What are the specific challenges facing Democrats in Michigan regarding the August 4 primaries?
In a highly competitive U.S. Senate race, centrist Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) and progressive Abdul El-Sayed are competing for the nomination. Additionally, party leaders fear a pair of moderates running to challenge Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.) might split the vote, potentially clearing a path for progressive Will Lawrence to win the nomination.
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Who is the progressive logger and state Senate majority leader that state party activists have turned to in Maine following Graham Platner's withdrawal?
Troy Jackson is the candidate being considered, though he is currently facing scrutiny over alleged angry outbursts during his time in the legislature.
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In the Maine Democratic primary, which progressive candidate won the nomination after defeating Maine Governor Janet Mills?
Graham Platner, a self-described oyster farmer, won the nomination before dropping out earlier this month amid allegations of sexual assault, which he denied.
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AXIOS (Katie Fehrenbacher) - Off-grid data centers aren't the panacea that some AI firms hoped

Local backlash and reliability concerns are challenging the vision of an AI boom built quickly using large off-grid data centers. Why it matters: If giant projects stumble, trillions of dollars in AI investment and the industry's plans to rapidly expand data centers could be at risk. The big picture: In an effort to speed AI development, some companies are building data centers powered mainly by onsite generation rather than waiting years to connect to the electric grid. - There are 59 data centers with a combined capacity of about 90 gigawatts that plan to build their own power "behind-the-meter" using sources like gas turbines, generators and fuel cells, according to a report from research firm Cleanview. - A smaller subset is trying…

What are the recent developments regarding Elon Musk's xAI and its data center power sources?
Elon Musk built xAI's Colossus 1 using mobile gas turbines in a few months; while initially off-grid, it is now grid-connected and selling compute to Anthropic. Musk is now using gas turbines to power Colossus 2 (selling compute to Google) and recently purchased a mobile gas turbine company.
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Which companies are identified as chief developers of the off-grid data center approach?
The chief developers include OpenAI, along with its partners Oracle and Crusoe, who have worked on OpenAI's Stargate campuses.
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What issues occurred at a small off-grid data center in Virginia regarding its power source and local impact?
A small off-grid data center in Virginia had its onsite gas turbines knocked offline for 24 hours, forcing it to rely on diesel generators. This occurred during poor air quality caused by Canadian wildfires, leading to local resident complaints of 60-decibel noise and burning lungs.
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What regulatory setback did Oracle's "Project Jupiter" face in New Mexico?
New Mexico's top land official rejected a gas pipeline intended to supply onsite fuel cells for Oracle's 2.5 GW "Project Jupiter" data center campus, which is part of the Oracle and OpenAI Stargate initiative. This setback could result in a years-long delay.
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NPR (Scott Maucione) - Baltimore will turn 911 into more than just an emergency number

Baltimore is rethinking what it means to call 911, and who responds. Callers who don't need police will get help finding social services and healthcare before they actually fall into crisis.