Midterms 2026: what Congress can change after 3 November
Laws, spending, nominations, investigations: the US midterm elections redistribute several powers. But winning one chamber does not hand you the keys to the other or to the White House.
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Atlanta: Kelsea Bond’s task force on data centres remains on hold
Kelsea Bond wants to regulate the growth of data centres in Atlanta. But, as of 28 October, the announced task force has not yet been created: its resolution remains held up at city council.
United States: corruption rivals inflation, while allegations against Kushner remain disputed
As the midterm elections approach, 60% of American voters say they are extremely concerned about government corruption. The allegations against Jared Kushner, however, are disputed and have not been independently verified.
Violence in France: Trump and Macron offer contrasting interpretations
On 21 and 23 October, the two presidents commented on the violence in France. Their statements shed light on a political clash, without establishing who was responsible for the damage.
US midterms: what the figures on AI-generated adverts measure
A university monitoring project identified 220 political adverts involving AI. The associated $137 million represents advertising spend, not the cost of creating them.
In Atlanta, the data centre raising questions about the city around it
Near West End station, a data centre project has crystallised a debate about housing, transport and local benefits. Behind the mobilisation lies a question: who decides how a well-connected site is used?