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Taylor Frazier McCollum has been active in the opposition to the possible data center at the site of the demolished Landover Mall in Prince George's County, less than a mile from where she lived. If the project is built, the development could occupy more than 80 acres.

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An unexpected activist emerged to help block a $5 billion data center in Maryland

Jenny Abamu

Thousands across the U.S. have gotten involved to oppose data centers. One is a Maryland woman who'd been evicted after a pay cut and became a leader of a community effort that blocked a vast project.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., are seen here on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on May 21, 2026. The pair of Democratic leaders have acknowledged the public wants them to act quickly on issues of affordability with their newfound majority come January.

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The economy propelled Democrats to victory. What can they actually do about it?

Barbara Sprunt

A Palestinian citizen of Israel casts her ballot in the country's general election at a polling station in Umm al-Fahm, Israel, Oct. 27, 2026

Mahmoud Illean

Israel's Arab-led parties in spotlight after inconclusive election

Ruth Sherlock

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Josh Turek, Peggy Flanagan, and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed are among several Democratic Senators-elect who made history on Election Day 2026.

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The incoming class of U.S. senators is full of historic firsts

Saige Miller

From the first Native American woman elected to the U.S. Senate and the first Muslim who will join the upper chamber to the Senate's first Paralympian, voters elected historic candidates on Tuesday.