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Rapid data center expansion incites backlash in Republican stronghold

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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What happened

With just a couple months to go until the US midterm election, a new political fault line is emerging in Republican strongholds across Texas driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:05:44 UTC.

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  2. Rapid data center expansion incites backlash in Republican stronghold

  3. Trump calls Supreme Court mail ballot ruling 'big loss for Republicans'

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