American politician, U.S. Representative for Colorado's 8th District since 2025
Gas prices remain elevated amid renewed fighting in the Iran conflict. National averages hover near $4 per gallon, with regional spikes on the West Coast. The White House says energy supply will be stabilized, while voters link costs to inflation and political stakes ahead of elections.
Legislation to make AI data centers pay for grid upgrades has stalled after a Senate objection, while House supporters say the measure is a modest step to shield ratepayers from higher bills amid rising AI infrastructure costs.
Democrats and Republicans are flooding the airwaves with advertising ahead of Election Day, with hundreds of millions of dollars flowing through campaigns and allied groups. Cash on hand and spending patterns are shaping the battlefield, particularly in toss-up races where incumbents often hold the financial edge.