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Kristen Silverberg, a widely respected policy expert and former ambassador, was named the new president and CEO of Business Roundtable, the top policy voice of America's leading CEOs.

• Silverberg, now BRT's president and chief operating officer, will succeed Josh Bolten, a former White House chief of staff who has led the organization for the past decade, when he steps down on Jan. 31.

Why it matters: Business Roundtable is one of Washington's most influential associations. The 200+ members are CEOs of the biggest U.S.-based companies, most with global reach.

A new coalition launched Wednesday is seeking a triple win for a data center industry that lately has struggled to notch any wins at all.

The big picture: Tech giants Google and Nvidia are partnering with startup Emerald AI to back data centers that can flex their power demand — a strategy they say could curb electricity prices, mollify angry neighbors and grow the economy with more AI infrastructure.

Lawmakers who want to regulate AI are doing something unusual as Congress barrels towards a lengthy recess with no tangible solution in sight: They're working across the aisle.

Why it matters: Bipartisanship is increasingly elusive on Capitol Hill of late, but it remains a crucial first step for action in a Senate that requires 60 votes to pass most legislation.