Washington Connecticut Democrats

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

The AI boom just hit a physical wall. 🔌💥

While the world focuses on high-tech GPUs and trillion-dollar valuations, the actual "bricks and mortar" of AI is stalling. New reports show that 50% of all planned U.S. data center builds for 2026 are now delayed or canceled.

The industry is learning a hard lesson: you can’t run the future of intelligence without a steady supply of "boring" electrical parts. Shortages of transformers, switchgear, and batteries—many still sourced from China—are creating multi-year backlogs that capital alone can’t fix.

Beyond the supply chain, the U.S. power grid is reaching its limit. With 12-16 gigawatts of capacity needed, developers are clashing with local communities and utility providers who aren't ready for the massive surge in electricity demand.

The $650 billion being poured into AI infrastructure by hyperscalers is facing a reality check. The bottleneck isn't the code; it’s the power.

06/03/2026

People detained in 26 Federal Plaza were held in over-crowded cells without basic necessities like showers, beds or access to their lawyers.

We went to court last month to hold the government accountable for this inhumane treatment, and ensure that no other people are subjected to these illegal conditions.

06/03/2026

A 1,200-lb bronze sculpture that memorializes former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama stands on the center’s entry plaza. The waving Obamas have already become a magnet for selfies and other photo-takers.

06/03/2026