Politicians Attack Data Centers While Profiting from their Construction

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are raking in millions from the AI boom. Get your news from a source that's not owned and controlled by oligarchs. During an October 15 debate debate between Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and her Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, a curiously apologetic heckler piped up. "Senator Collins, I'm so sorry to interrupt, but I'm terrified," the person shouted. "This is obviously one of Troy's supporters," Collins said.