Senate Democrats continue pause on US permit talks, citing Trump energy policy
By Emma Whitford ( January 28, 2026, 21:21 GMT | Insight) -- The possibility of US federal permitting reforms to speed up artificial intelligence infrastructure development remains uncertain this month, despite progress in the House. Senate Democrats are maintaining a pause on negotiations in protest of President Donald Trump’s energy policy, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse said.The possibility of US federal permitting reforms to speed up artificial intelligence infrastructure development remains uncertain this month, despite progress in the House....
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