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La hermana de Lindsey Graham ocupará su puesto en el Senado de EE.UU. hasta enero
Bloomberg — El gobernador de Carolina del Sur, Henry McMaster, eligió a Darline Graham Nordone para completar el resto del mandato del fallecido senador Lindsey Graham, que expira en enero. Nordone, la única hermana de Graham, cumplirá el resto del mandato. “Me conmovió su prontitud para comprender el deber que tenía que cumplir”, dijo McMaster al anunciar su elección.
Graham’s Sister Appointed to US Senate Two Days After His Death
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster picked Darline Graham Nordone to complete the remainder of late Senator Lindsey Graham’s term, which expires in January. Nordone, Graham’s only sibling, would serve out the remainder of the term while the state holds a special primary for a Republican candidate to replace Graham on the ballot. “I was humbled by your quickness to see the duty that you had to serve,” McMaster said in announcing his selection.
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Artificial intelligence is barging into the workplace and transforming the battlefield. Now, it's coming to the ballot box, promising to rewrite the DNA of politics.
GOP Candidates Join Anti-Data Center Fervor in Break With Trump
Progressive lawmakers and led the first wave of opposition to data centers. Now Republican candidates around the US are seizing on the fervor even as President actively courts tech titans and promotes the rapid, streamlined expansion of the energy-hungry facilities. The divide within the GOP months before the crucial midterm elections comes as the data center rush helps drive up utility bills as much as 267% and otherwise upends American life.
Data center, AI opposition gain traction in midterm races — including Ohio
EB By Emily Birnbaum, Bloomberg July 09, 2026 11:17 AM EDT Progressive lawmakers Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders led the first wave of opposition to data centers. Now Republican candidates around the U.S. are seizing on the fervor even as President Donald Trump actively courts tech titans and promotes the rapid, streamlined expansion of the energy-hungry facilities.
GOP Candidates Break With Trump on Data Centers to Boost Midterm Odds
Progressive lawmakers Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders led the first wave of opposition to data centers. Now Republican candidates around the US are seizing on the fervor even as President Donald Trump actively courts tech titans and promotes the rapid, streamlined expansion of the energy-hungry facilities. Members of the public attend a planning and zoning commission meeting to discuss the Prometheus Hyperscale data center on May 27, 2026 in Evanston, Wyoming.
AI is already reshaping US politics at every level
Artificial intelligence is barging into the workplace and transforming the battlefield. Now, it’s coming to the ballot box, promising to rewrite the DNA of politics. Driven by a flood of Silicon Valley money, AI has emerged as one of the biggest financial forces in this year’s U.S. elections, fueled by hundreds of millions of dollars from tech billionaires led by venture capitalist Marc Andreessen and OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman.
AI is already reshaping U.S. politics at every level
FILE - A data center owned by Amazon Web Services, front right, is under construction next to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Berwick, Pa., Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File) Artificial intelligence is barging into the workplace and transforming the battlefield. Now, it’s coming to the ballot box, promising to rewrite the DNA of politics.
AI is already reshaping US politics at every level
Artificial intelligence is barging into the workplace and transforming the battlefield. Now, it's coming to the ballot box, promising to rewrite the DNA of politics. Driven by a flood of Silicon Valley money, AI has emerged as one of the biggest financial forces in this year's U.S. elections, fueled by hundreds of millions of dollars from tech billionaires led by venture capitalist Marc Andreessen and OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman.
AI is already reshaping US politics at every level
Artificial intelligence is barging into the workplace and transforming the battlefield. Now, it's coming to the ballot box, promising to rewrite the DNA of politics. Driven by a flood of Silicon Valley money, AI has emerged as one of the biggest financial forces in this year's U.S. elections, fueled by hundreds of millions of dollars from tech billionaires led by venture capitalist Marc Andreessen and OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman.
AI is already reshaping US politics at every level
Artificial intelligence is barging into the workplace and transforming the battlefield. Now, it's coming to the ballot box, promising to rewrite the DNA of politics. Driven by a flood of Silicon Valley money, AI has emerged as one of the biggest financial forces in this year's U.S. elections, fueled by hundreds of millions of dollars from tech billionaires led by venture capitalist Marc Andreessen and OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman.
House passes online safety bill as Senate eyes stricter push Original
By Emily Birnbaum and Oma Seddiq, Bloomberg The House on Monday passed legislation to require new online safety protections for children, a sign of growing momentum in Washington to address a widespread concern among US parents even as the measure sets up a clash with senators seeking stronger safeguards.
US House passes online safety bill as Senate eyes stricter push
The House on June 29 passed legislation to require new online safety protections for children, a sign of growing momentum in Washington to address a widespread concern among US parents even as the measure sets up a clash with senators seeking stronger safeguards. The House-passed legislation stops short of demands in the Senate to impose a legal requirement on tech companies, such as Meta Platforms Inc, TikTok Inc, and Snap Inc, to "exercise reasonable care” to prevent harms to minors.
House Passes Online Safety Bill as Senate Eyes Stricter Push
(Bloomberg) -- The House on Monday passed legislation to require new online safety protections for children, a sign of growing momentum in Washington to address a widespread concern among US parents even as the measure sets up a clash with senators seeking stronger safeguards.
House Passes Online Safety Bill as Senators Seek More Safeguards
The House on Monday passed legislation to require new online safety protections for children, a sign of growing momentum in Washington to address a widespread concern among US parents even as the measure sets up a clash with senators seeking stronger safeguards. The House-passed legislation stops short of demands in the Senate to impose a legal requirement on tech companies, such as , , and , to “exercise reasonable care” to prevent harms to minors.
AI Ignites New Era in Politics From Money to Deepfakes Original
Artificial intelligence is barging into the workplace and transforming the battlefield. Now, it’s coming to the ballot box, promising to rewrite the DNA of politics. Driven by a flood of Silicon Valley money, AI has emerged as one of the biggest financial forces in this year’s US elections, fueled by hundreds of millions of dollars from tech billionaires led by venture capitalist and OpenAI co-founder .
AI Is Already Reshaping US Politics at Every Level
From data center backlash to boundless cash from tech billionaires and concerns about deepfaked campaign ads, AI is everywhere in the 2026 US elections. Former Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. made an unsuccessful bid to return to Congress backed by an outside group that favors lighter AI regulations. Photographer: Adam Gray/Bloomberg /Photographer: Bloomberg/Bloomber (Bloomberg) — Artificial intelligence is barging into the workplace and transforming the battlefield.
AI Billionaires Score Win in $29 Million New York Proxy Fight
Artificial intelligence billionaires including venture capitalist and OpenAI President scored a key victory in a New York City congressional primary that became a $29 million proxy battle over who will control the future of AI.
AI Billionaires Score Win in $29 Million New York Proxy Fight
Artificial intelligence billionaires including venture capitalist and OpenAI President scored a key victory in a New York City congressional primary that became a $29 million proxy battle over who will control the future of AI.
Children’s online safety bill gains traction in US Congress
Momentum is growing in both the US House and Senate on duelling efforts to pass children’s online safety legislation this summer, raising prospects for a breakthrough after Big Tech lobbying and partisan squabbles stalled the legislation for years. The bills still face significant hurdles, including differences between the two chambers and unresolved questions over whether the bill will affect state-level artificial intelligence regulations.
Children’s Online Safety Bill Gains Traction in Congress Original
Momentum is growing in both the US House and Senate on dueling efforts to pass children’s online safety legislation this summer, raising prospects for a breakthrough after big tech lobbying and partisan squabbles stalled the legislation for years. The bills still face significant hurdles, including differences between the two chambers and unresolved questions over whether the bill will affect state-level artificial intelligence regulations.
Bill Gates tells Congress Epstein ties were ‘grave error’
Emily Birnbaum & Anna Edgerton / BloombergThu, Jun 11, 2026 • 02:05 PM GMT+08 • • 6 min read Bill Gates told the panel that the late financier used 'sensitive information about my personal life' — including knowledge of extramarital affairs — to 'pressure me to re-engage with him'. Follow us on Facebook and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates.
Meetings with Epstein were ‘grave error in judgment,’ Bill Gates tells Congress
Gates met with Epstein several times starting in roughly 2011, years after the financier pleaded guilty to procuring a child for prostitution Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates departs after a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee regarding his relationship with notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2026. Microsoft Corp.
Bill Gates Tells Congress Epstein Ties Were ‘Grave Error’ (1)
co-founder told a House panel investigating the late financier that his meetings with the sex offender were “a grave error in judgment.” The appearance of Gates, one of the world’s richest men and the face of the technological revolution for a generation of Americans, was a striking testament to the broad and influential network of connections Epstein cultivated. Epstein died in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges.
Bill Gates dice al Congreso de EE.UU. que los vínculos con Epstein fueron un “error de juicio”
Bloomberg — El cofundador de Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), Bill Gates, dijo a un panel de la Cámara de Representantes que investiga al difunto financiero Jeffrey Epstein que sus reuniones con el delincuente sexual fueron “un grave error de juicio”. La comparecencia de Gates, uno de los hombres más ricos del mundo y el rostro de la revolución tecnológica para una generación de estadounidenses, fue un testimonio sorprendente de la amplia e influyente red de conexiones que Epstein cultivó.
Bill Gates Arrives for Closed-Door Epstein Panel Testimony (1) Original
Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates arrived on Capitol Hill Wednesday for closed-door testimony to the US House Committee investigating the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The appearance of Gates, one of the world’s richest men and the face of the technological revolution for a generation of Americans, was a striking testament to the broad and influential network of connections Epstein cultivated.
Bill Gates Arrives for Closed-Door Epstein Panel Testimony Original
(Bloomberg) -- Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates arrived at the US Capitol complex Wednesday for closed-door testimony to the House Committee investigating the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Most Read from Bloomberg The appearance of Gates, one of the world's richest men and the face of the technological revolution for a generation of Americans, was a striking testament to the broad and influential network of connections Epstein cultivated.
Sam Altman dice que no piensa poner dinero en las elecciones de 2026
Bloomberg — El CEO de OpenAI, Sam Altman, afirma que no tiene previsto hacer ninguna contribución financiera a las elecciones estadounidenses de este año, a pesar de que otros multimillonarios de Silicon Valley ya han prometido gastar mucho para influir en las contiendas de mitad de mandato que decidirán el control del Congreso.
Sam Altman Says He Doesn’t Plan to Put Money Into 2026 Elections
OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman says he has no plans to make any financial contributions toward this year’s US elections, even as other Silicon Valley billionaires have already pledged to spend heavily to influence midterm races that will decide control of Congress.
Sam Altman says he doesn’t plan to put money into 2026 elections
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Sam Altman Says He Doesn’t Plan to Put Money Into 2026 Elections
Chief Executive Officer says he has no plans to make any financial contributions toward this year’s US elections, even as other Silicon Valley billionaires have already pledged to spend heavily to influence midterm races that will decide control of Congress. On a visit to Washington Wednesday, Altman said that while he doesn’t intend to make himself, he sympathizes with those who’ve promised to put money toward campaigns, owing to growing opposition to their industry.
Sam Altman Says He Doesn’t Plan to Put Money Into 2026 Elections
(Bloomberg) -- OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman says he has no plans to make any financial contributions toward this year’s US elections, even as other Silicon Valley billionaires have already pledged to spend heavily to influence midterm races that will decide control of Congress.
Wall Street rushes to mimic crypto's playbook on Capitol Hill
Wall Street executives were repeatedly stunned by the cryptocurrency industry’s newfound political dominance in the wake of the 2024 elections. Now, they are ramping up their own spending with a strategy that resembles the crypto sector’s tactics. Late last year, the Financial Services Forum, an advocacy organization representing the eight largest U.S. banks, formed a trio of groups to spend tens of millions of dollars on the upcoming midterm elections and beyond.
Wall Street rushes to mimic crypto's playbook on Capitol Hill
Wall Street executives were repeatedly stunned by the cryptocurrency industry's newfound political dominance in the wake of the 2024 elections. Now, they're ramping up their own spending with a strategy resembling the crypto sector's tactics.
Wall Street rushes to mimic crypto's playbook on Capitol Hill
Wall Street executives were repeatedly stunned by the cryptocurrency industry's newfound political dominance in the wake of the 2024 elections. Now, they're ramping up their own spending with a strategy resembling the crypto sector's tactics. Late last year, the Financial Services Forum, an advocacy organization representing the eight biggest US banks, formed a trio of groups to spend tens of millions of dollars on the upcoming midterm elections and beyond.
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