Daily on Energy: Mike Rogers’s call for a data center pause

Mike Rogers on push for data centers pause: ‘Let’s get these questions answered’

Former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) is calling for a one-year moratorium on data center construction until Michiganders can “get their questions answered” about these projects. The Republican, who is running in Michigan’s closely-watched Senate race, cited his conversations with voters on the campaign trail about the issue in an interview with NewsNation’s Katie Pavlich. “There…

Aug 21, 2026

Rogers pushing for 1-year pause on data center construction

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Mike Rogers calls for one-year data center moratorium Former Rep. Mike Rogers, the GOP nominee in a critical Senate battle in Michigan, on Thursday called for a one-year pause on data center construction, the latest sign of the political toxicity of the server warehouses fueling the AI boom.…

Aug 20, 2026

Daily on Energy: Texas Republicans rethink the data center boom

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good morning and happy Monday, readers! We hope you all had a great weekend. If you were in the D.C. area over the weekend, there was plenty to see, including catching the nation’s capital’s first-ever Indy 500 race, with Kyle Kirkwood securing the win. Here’s what we have for you today: Welcome […]

Aug 24, 2026

Daily on Energy: Mike Rogers’s call for a data center pause

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Friday, Daily on Energy readers! D.C. is gearing up for its fastest weekend yet, with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix taking place around the National Mall. 🏎️🏁 Twenty-five drivers will be racing around the district, passing by iconic landmarks like the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument. Will […]

Aug 21, 2026