A fight over whether the 2030 Census should stop asking about race and ethnicity has drawn more than 100,000 public comments, according to advocates tracking the federal docket.
Why it matters: The change could weaken the nation's most complete snapshot of race — data used in civil rights enforcement and redistricting — just as America grows more multiracial.
Unions are facing a conundrum: They like the demand for data center construction because it brings trade work, but they don't like that AI might replace other jobs.
Why it matters: The mixed feelings have led to a split in Big Labor: Trade unions back data centers, while groups like the Teamsters advocate policies to restrict AI.
A powerful backlash against AI and data centers has been building for months, fueling local moratoriums and political opposition, but also fears that the $10 trillion infrastructure buildout could hit a wall.
Why it matters: The stakes extend far beyond the U.S. Any backlash that slows the AI boom could have global consequences, with the futures of politicians, economies and nations increasingly tied to the race for technological supremacy.
Billions of dollars in planned data center construction hang in the balance as the midterms approach — and investors are closely watching a few key races in states where projects are planned but construction has not yet started.
Why it matters: If elections don't go Wall Street's way, you could see restrictions that disrupt key projects and, more broadly, rattle the AI trade currently driving the stock market and helping power the U.S. economy.
Homeowners were nearly twice as likely as renters to have an electric vehicle in 2025, new Census data show, revealing a striking divide in America's shift to electric cars.
Why it matters: Homeownership is just one factor in EV adoption, but reliable access to charging is critical — giving homeowners with private driveways or garages an advantage over renters, particularly those in multifamily buildings.
