Plus, the Federal Reserve is expected to keep key interest rates the same, though experts predict a rate hike before the end of the year.
Backlash against AI data center construction is reshaping U.S. midterm elections with bipartisan opposition citing rising electricity costs and environmental concerns. For infrastructure planning, this trend signals growing political resistance that will increase permitting delays and operational costs in AI deployment strategies.
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July 29, 2026, 7:05 AM EDT
By Elizabeth Robinson, Daniela Suarez and Delia Sara Rangel
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