Axios

Data centers could be a flashpoint in a closely watched primary in Tennessee as prominent activist and state lawmaker Justin Pearson (D) challenges incumbent Rep. Steve Cohen (D).

Why it matters: Whether in primaries or general election contests, the rapid growth of AI infrastructure is quickly rising on the political radar in the 2026 midterms and beyond.

Fusion hasn't actually arrived in reality, but a bipartisan group of lawmakers is already looking to make sure it sticks around in Washington.

Why it matters: A bill being introduced that would codify a new fusion office at the Energy Department might seem like inside baseball. But it's a concrete sign it's emerging as a bipartisan energy solution in U.S. politics.

IND Technology, which provides infrastructure monitoring tech for utilities to stop wildfires and outages before they start, just landed $33 million in new growth funding.

Why it matters: The firm's North American expansion is a story of this moment, thanks in part to AI.