Judge denies last-minute attempt to stop removal of Trump’s name from Kennedy Center

Washington — A federal judge on Friday denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center, following an earlier order that set a deadline of Friday for the name to come down. U.S. District Court Judge Christopher Cooper determined last month that the president’s … Read more

Texas overtakes California as ‘America’s center of gravity,’ claims Treasury Sec Bessent

Chuck DeVore on why Texas lures Fortune 500 companies Chuck DeVore, former California Assembly member, details the business exodus from California to Texas, emphasizing that lower taxes and regulations are key attractants for Fortune 500 companies. He contrasts Texas’s pro-business attitude with California’s challenging environmental laws and lawsuit climate, citing delayed infrastructure projects like the … Read more

Texas overtakes California as ‘America’s center of gravity,’ claims Treasury Sec Bessent

Chuck DeVore on why Texas lures Fortune 500 companies Chuck DeVore, former California Assembly member, details the business exodus from California to Texas, emphasizing that lower taxes and regulations are key attractants for Fortune 500 companies. He contrasts Texas’s pro-business attitude with California’s challenging environmental laws and lawsuit climate, citing delayed infrastructure projects like the … Read more

Data center opponents have blocked or delayed projects worth nearly $130 billion in 2026, study finds

The first quarter of 2026 produced the most blocked and delayed data center projects on record, according to a new study shared with NBC News. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The study — conducted by Data Center Watch, a project of the AI intelligence firm … Read more

White House to appeal judge’s order to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center

The Trump administration will appeal a judge’s order requiring that President Trump’s name be removed from the Kennedy Center. The notice of appeal was filed Thursday in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.  Earlier Thursday, Mr. Trump’s handpicked Kennedy Center board voted to seek a stay of U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper’s May … Read more

Proposed data center near Nashville Zoo sparks heavy pushback

Nashville, Tennessee — Residents packed a city public hearing in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday night, looking to stop a nearly 70,000-square-foot data center from being built near the Nashville Zoo, arguing it would expose the animals to noise, fumes and bright lights. The data center would operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, right … Read more

Brad Lander found not guilty of charges in incident at immigration detention center in New York

A New York judge ruled Thursday that congressional hopeful Brad Lander is not guilty of misdemeanor charges against him related to a September inspection attempt at an immigration holding facility in Manhattan. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “In a loss for the fascists, a federal … Read more