Trump and States Aim to Stop A.I. From Inflating Energy Bills NYT | Top Stories Tony Romm 17 January 2026 at 03:41 Demand from centers that power artificial intelligence has driven up electricity bills, frustrating consumers. © Christie Hemm Klok for The New York TimesA nationwide spike in electricity costs is being driven by the construction of data centers that power artificial intelligence.
Trump Praises Hassett, but Casts Doubt on Making Him Fed Chair NYT | Top Stories Colby Smith and Tony Romm 17 January 2026 at 01:39 The blowback set off by the Justice Department’s criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the central bank, has shaken up the race to replace him. © Haiyun Jiang/The New York TimesKevin A. Hassett serves as the director of the White House National Economic Council.