Tag: 2026 midterms

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JD Vance, Peter Thiel and the ‘Soft Coup’ Theory: What the Evidence Actually Shows

After the 2026 midterms, a viral video alleges a secret plan to replace Trump with JD Vance. Campaign-finance records and public statements reveal a powerful political…

Nov 6, 2026 | 7 min read

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The AI Data-Center Backlash Hit the Ballot Box. The Results Are Hard to Ignore.

Voters favored restrictions in 46 of 47 decided 2026 data-center measures, according to Ballotpedia's November 4 count. Texas and Kentucky delivered additional surprises, but the bigger…

Nov 5, 2026 | 6 min read

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The Data Center U-Turn: Candidates Promise Guardrails While AI Money Flows

Mike Rogers, Greg Abbott, Joe Lombardo and Byron Donalds are recalibrating their positions on AI data centers as voters demand answers. Their financial ties and the…

Nov 3, 2026 | 10 min read