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Hinson’s Iran War U-Turn Draws Criticism as Senate Race Tightens

Oct

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Hinson’s Iran War U-Turn Draws Criticism as Senate Race Tightens

Growing questions confront Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson of Iowa about her position on the war with Iran after she called for an “immediate end” to the conflict despite repeatedly voting against congressional efforts to halt U.S. hostilities. Hinson, who is running for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate, made the call last Monday as she highlighted the economic consequences of the war for Iowa residents. In a post on X, she argued that Iowans should not have to absorb the rising costs of the conflict through higher prices at gas stations and grocery stores. Hinson proposed several measures that…

Jon Husted Under Pressure as Ohio’s Data Center Debate Escalates

Oct

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Jon Husted Under Pressure as Ohio’s Data Center Debate Escalates

U.S. Senator Jon Husted is facing one of the most politically difficult moments of his Senate career as Ohio’s rapid expansion of data centers puts growing scrutiny on his record and ties to corporate interests. The debate is also testing his ability to address concerns from ordinary electricity customers who fear they could end up paying for the state’s technology boom. Husted, a Republican who entered the Senate after serving as Ohio’s lieutenant governor, secretary of state and state legislator, has long presented himself as a business-friendly politician who focuses on economic growth. But the rise of artificial-intelligence and Ohio’s…