GOP fractures with Trump over data centers as midterms loom

Several battleground Republicans—including Abbott, Rogers, Garrity, Tiffany and Barrett—are calling for moratoriums or tighter local oversight on data center projects, signaling a break from Trump’s embrace of the hubs. Trump is tolerating the dissent, while Democrats push tighter regulation and voters voice concerns about costs and utilities. The battle centers on local control, making data centers a rising midterm issue in states like Michigan and Pennsylvania.