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Local State NC Capitol Politifact Education Traffic Investigations Nation WorldDemocrats try to harness data center backlash that's dividing rural Republicans in places like Texas
AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — When Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, began her campaign last year, candidates weren't talking about — or hearing about — data centers.
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Dismissal of Ukraine's defense minister started a sudden transformation of the military
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Navy says it will no longer release sailors' service history, another restriction on press access
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Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment
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Rubio to revive prospect of US helping end war in Ukraine in meeting with Russian counterpart
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Democrats press ICE on oversight, say 1 officer referred for discipline over use of force
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US military carries out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure
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The Latest: House adopts $95 billion budget proposal to fund Iran war and other Trump priorities
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President Trump attends dignified transfer of 2 Fort Bragg soldiers killed in the Middle East
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Republican Hilton tells Californians they can hate Trump but still vote for him in governor's race
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Millions have signed up for Trump Accounts, but some families are still waiting for baby's $1,000
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House votes for Department of War renaming as part of an annual defense bill
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Fact-check: Trump says AI industry's data centers need more energy than the US produces
“They need, just as an industry, more energy than the entire country produces right now, when you think about it, which is incredible,” President Donald Trump said July 8 at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Fact-check: Does Elon Musk pay the same amount into Social Security as someone making $185K?
“Today, Elon Musk, a trillionaire, pays the same amount into Social Security as someone making $184,500,” Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said in a June 12 social media post, calling the situation absurd and in need of reform.
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Anti-ICE protesters tell NC lawmakers ‘we will not go back’
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More charges expected in NC political nonprofit spending investigation, according to DA
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Can North Carolina lower health care costs? New bipartisan commission gets to work
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NC political corruption probe: Warrant says group spent big on strip clubs, golf
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Mail-in ballots could be more easily thrown out, under new NC proposal
